Queer Betrayal in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

In this episode, we continue our year long look at Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy with Tiffany Babb. We talk about her article “Because He Loved You”: The Queer Betrayal of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.

We explore how queerness is portrayed in the novel, the complex relationship between Bill and Jim, and why le Carré’s approach stands out from other spy fiction.

We also talk about adaptations, the role of outsiders in the Circus, and the richness of le Carré’s world. It’s a thoughtful conversation about identity, betrayal, and what makes this classic novel so rewarding to revisit.

All that and much more in this episode.

Tiffany’s Website – https://www.tiffanybabb.com/

Tiffany’s Baseball Website – The Fan Files

Tiffany’s Comics Journal – The Comics Courier

Tiffany’s article “Because He Loved You”: The Queer Betrayal of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy – https://www.thegutterreview.com/because-he-loved-you-the-queer-betrayal-of-tinker-tailor-soldier-spy/

Jeff’s site – SpyWrite.com

Jeff’s twitter – @spywrite