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A review by maria_sevlievska
The Quiet American by Graham Greene
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Reread this on a whim and liked it even better this time.
IMO, the novel is best read as an allegory and critique of the Indochina war. Two men, one British and one American, vie for the affection of a Vietnamese woman, largely disregarding her desires and emotions. "A melancholy story about the struggle between idealism and a cynically tinged realism."
Short, punchy and skilfully written.
IMO, the novel is best read as an allegory and critique of the Indochina war. Two men, one British and one American, vie for the affection of a Vietnamese woman, largely disregarding her desires and emotions. "A melancholy story about the struggle between idealism and a cynically tinged realism."
Short, punchy and skilfully written.