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missing page info • first pub 1955 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140017922
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 December 1955
Description
Into the intrigue and violence of Indo-China comes Pyle, a young idealistic American sent to promote democracy through a mysterious 'Third Force'. As his naive optimism starts to cause bloodshed, his friend Fowler finds it hard to stand and watch.
Community Reviews Summary of 3,747 reviews
Moods
dark 55%
challenging 35%
sad 35%
mysterious 32%
tense 29%
emotional 26%
adventurous 20%
informative 18%
funny 5%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 51% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Sexism, ViolenceModerate
Racism, Drug use, Sexual assaultMinor
Addiction, Transphobia, Murder
missing page info • first pub 1955 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140017922
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 December 1955
Description
Into the intrigue and violence of Indo-China comes Pyle, a young idealistic American sent to promote democracy through a mysterious 'Third Force'. As his naive optimism starts to cause bloodshed, his friend Fowler finds it hard to stand and watch.
Community Reviews Summary of 3,747 reviews
Moods
dark 55%
challenging 35%
sad 35%
mysterious 32%
tense 29%
emotional 26%
adventurous 20%
informative 18%
funny 5%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 51% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Sexism, ViolenceModerate
Racism, Drug use, Sexual assaultMinor
Addiction, Transphobia, Murder