The Quiet American – Audiobook: Intrigue and Betrayal in the Shadows of War
About this audiobook
I have asked permission to dedicate this book to you not only in memory of the happy evenings I have spent with you in Saigon over the last five years, but also because I have quite shamelessly borrowed the location of your flat to house one of my characters, and your name, Phuong, for the convenience of readers because it is simple, beautiful and easy to pronounce, which is not true of all your country- women’s names. You will both realise I have borrowed little else, certainly not the characters of anyone in Viet Nam.
Pyle, Granger, Fowler, Vigot, Joe— these have had no originals in the life of Saigon or Hanoi, and General The is dead: shot in the back, so they say. Even the historical events have been rearranged. For example, the big bomb near the Continental preceded and did not follow the bicycle bombs. I have no scruples about such small changes. This is a story and not a piece of history, and I hope that as a story about a few imaginary characters it will pass for both of you one hot Saigon evening.
The Quiet American by Graham Greene: Immerse yourself in the intrigue and complexities of The Quiet American by Graham Greene. Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, this historical fiction unfolds a gripping tale of espionage, moral dilemmas, and love triangles. Greene's masterful storytelling explores the intricacies of international politics, the psychological depth of complex characters, and a critique of foreign intervention.
Through this literary masterpiece, readers are invited to ponder human nature and the consequences of war, making it a compelling read for lovers of classic literature and political thrillers.
The Quiet American by Graham Greene: The Quiet American, Graham Greene, Political Thriller, Historical Fiction, Vietnam War, Intrigue, Espionage, Love Triangle, Postcolonial Setting, War and Conflict, Moral Dilemmas, Fictional Narratives, International Politics, Classic Literature, Psychological Depth, Complex Characters, Social Commentary, Critique of Foreign Intervention, Literary Masterpiece, Human Nature.
