Reviews

The Quiet American by Graham Greene

nlgeorge73's review against another edition

5.0

"Sooner or later...one has to take sides - if one is to remain human."

A gritty glimpse of Vietnam during a time of war and what happens when a young American political idealist befriends an aging British journalist whose attempt to remain a neutral observer is challenged. The struggle for the affection of a young Vietnamese woman further complicates the situation and likely propel events forward.

jwilliams8's review against another edition

reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

dick_murph's review against another edition

funny medium-paced

4.0

I keep learning new things to like about Graham Greene - such as his hatred of americans

madonnawithoutchild's review against another edition

dark informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

johnnyphonny's review against another edition

dark funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

carmenx9's review against another edition

5.0

Absolute masterpiece, no notes Graham. One of the books I loved as a teen and have grown into even more as a 27-year old

jplatzer's review against another edition

4.0

A short book that I enjoyed though it's important to know that it is a deeply metaphorical book. The 3 main characters represent Vietnam, the U.S., and England which adds both meaning and complexity to this novel.

aphourra's review against another edition

mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

christinahill's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

talbet's review against another edition

mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75