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“Whew,' he said, 'I'm glad that's over, Thomas. I've been feeling awfully bad about it.' It was only too evident that he no longer did.”

Quote by Graham Greene

Book:The Quiet American

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The Quiet American

This novel delves into the complexities of the Vietnam War era, focusing on the intertwining lives of a British journalist and an American photojournalist amidst the backdrop of political intrigue and colonial power struggles. more

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Graham Greene was a renowned British writer born on October 2, 1904. His works are characterized by deep insight and unique narrative techniques, and he is hailed as one of the greatest novelists of the 20th century. Greene's writing spans a variety of themes, including spy novels, religious novels, and noir novels. more

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