The Quiet American

Set against the backdrop of the First Indochina War, this novel explores themes of political intrigue, innocence, and the moral complexities of intervention. The story follows Thomas Fowler, a British journalist in Vietnam, who becomes entangled with Alden Pyle, an idealistic American aid worker. As their lives intersect, the narrative delves into the personal and political conflicts that arise, questioning the impact of foreign involvement and the nature of innocence. Greene's work is a profound commentary on the clash of cultures and ideologies, offering a gripping and thought-provoking exploration of loyalty, love, and betrayal.

Published 1957

Binding of book is slightly loose. Slight foxing with tears and fraying of edges on front and back covers. Slight foxing and a tear at the bottom of the spine, with some fading. Moderate tanning and foxing on top, fore, and bottom edges. Moderate foxing on endpapers. Slight foxing on most pages, clean of annotations across pages. Moderate tanning around margins of pages. Inserts are slightly loose with moderate foxing.

Condition: Well Read