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The End of the Affair

July 13, 2012 by Drew

The Short Version: Maurice Bendrix, a moderately successful author, reflects on the affair that destroyed his life and forced him to reconsider his faith.  It’s London, there’s a war on, and this novel chalks one up for the belief that there are no atheists in foxholes – but what does it mean to have faith? The Review: I try to keep the most personal aspects of my reading out of this blog – as it’s meant for reviewing and while […]

Categories: Fiction, Literature • Tags: Fiction, Graham Greene, Literature, The End of the Affair

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The Quiet American

August 6, 2011 by Drew

The Short Version: Thomas Fowler, a middle-aged English reporter in Vietnam, meets Alden Pyle, an idealistic young American.  While Fowler navigates the pre-America Vietnam War, Pyle becomes something of a romantic rival and a psychological opposite.  Pyle’s simple – and very American – view of the world leads to horror and tragedy and Fowler is forced to abandon his disengagement and take a stand. The Review: I’ve never read any Graham Greene before.  My closest experience is from the second season […]

Categories: Fiction, Literature • Tags: Fiction, Graham Greene, Literature, The Biblioracle, The Quiet American

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