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Fiction1907Joseph Conrad

The Secret Agent

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caoimheinmayo · 19 Oct 2026, 13:10 UTC

Adding The Secret Agent to the weekend shortlist. I would love a few more spoiler-free pitches in here.

roisininwicklow · 20 Oct 2026, 02:10 UTC

Caoimhe, a book-club style conversation afterwards could be good, even when people disagree.

saoirseinmayo · 19 Oct 2026, 17:10 UTC

The Secret Agent is one I am weighing up. Keeping this on the list for a quieter evening rather than trying to squeeze it in.

darraghdunne · 20 Oct 2026, 07:10 UTC

Saoirse, yes, a spoiler-free discussion would be ideal. I am trying not to look too much up beforehand.

saoirseinmayo_119 · 19 Oct 2026, 21:10 UTC

For anyone considering The Secret Agent: This is the sort of choice I might miss without someone putting it forward.