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208 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099478393
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 01 October 2004
Description
With a new introduction by Zadie SmithInto the intrigue and violence of Indo-China comes Pyle, a young idealistic American sent to promote democracy through a mysterious “Third Force.” As his naïve optimism starts to cause bloodshed, his friend Fo...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,748 reviews
Moods
dark 55%
challenging 35%
sad 35%
mysterious 32%
tense 28%
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: 36% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | 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
208 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099478393
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 01 October 2004
Description
With a new introduction by Zadie SmithInto the intrigue and violence of Indo-China comes Pyle, a young idealistic American sent to promote democracy through a mysterious “Third Force.” As his naïve optimism starts to cause bloodshed, his friend Fo...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,748 reviews
Moods
dark 55%
challenging 35%
sad 35%
mysterious 32%
tense 28%
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: 36% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | 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