Anthony BourdainChef, writer and documentarian · Kitchen Confidential
”Reread often. Particularly when visiting Vietnam.”
The quiet American
Graham Greene · 1955 · 309 pages
Advertising · Amazon affiliate linkView on Amazon
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Learn more..
About the book
Graham Greene presents a disturbing story about Alden Pyle, an idealistic young American in French Indochina during the Indochina War. Through complex moral questions, Greene examines the consequences of good intentions and political interventionism, contrasting American innocence with the grey realities of international politics.
A classic political novel that remains deeply relevant, exploring themes of manipulation, guilt, and the paradoxes of power, painting a critical portrait of imperialist ambitions disguised as missionary zeal.
Book details
| Author | Graham Greene |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Quiet American |
| Year of publication | 1955 |
| Pages | 309 |
Recommended by 2 people
Richard BransonEntrepreneur and philanthropist · Virgin Group
Recommended
More from Fiction
