Graham Greene's The Quiet American is a masterful novel set in 1950s Vietnam, exploring the complex political and personal dynamics of colonialism and American intervention. Through the story of Fowler, a British journalist, and Pyle, an idealistic American CIA operative, Greene creates a nuanced critique of political idealism and the devastating consequences of well-intentioned foreign policy. The novel becomes a prophetic examination of American involvement in Southeast Asia.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Greene understood that the most dangerous politics are those wrapped in good intentions. The Quiet American is a reminder that global interventions are never as simple as they seem, and that personal relationships are always political.

DETAILS: • Author: Graham Greene • Publisher: Penguin Classics • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: August 31, 2004 • ISBN: 9780143039020 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days