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The Quiet American

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Intriguing political thriller set in Indo-China.

"The Quiet American is a must-read for political thriller enthusiasts who enjoy stories revolving around war, political espionage, and morality. Graham Greene's tale draws an ominous picture of a young American agent's naive idealism turned fatal in war-torn Vietnam. The complex interplay of personal, political, and moral motives of the lead characters makes the story a compulsive page-turner that will leave readers pondering over the devastating cost of American interventionism across the world."

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The Quiet American

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ISBN: 9780099478393
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Date of Publication: 2020-08-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Asia, Classics, War
Goodreads rating: 3.97
(rated by 62645 readers)

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An alternative cover edition for this ISBN can be found here.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, a cynical foreign correspondent, finds it hard to stand aside and watch. But even as he intervenes he wonders why: for the sake of politics, or for love?
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Intriguing political thriller set in Indo-China.

"The Quiet American is a must-read for political thriller enthusiasts who enjoy stories revolving around war, political espionage, and morality. Graham Greene's tale draws an ominous picture of a young American agent's naive idealism turned fatal in war-torn Vietnam. The complex interplay of personal, political, and moral motives of the lead characters makes the story a compulsive page-turner that will leave readers pondering over the devastating cost of American interventionism across the world."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.