The Third Man by Graham Greene
Set in post-World War II Vienna, the story revolves around an American writer who arrives in the city to discover that his childhood friend, whom he had planned to meet, has recently died in a mysterious accident. As he delves deeper into the circumstances surrounding his friend's death, he uncovers a web of intrigue involving black market dealings, corrupt officials, and a complex moral landscape. The writer's investigation leads him to question loyalty, morality, and the ambiguous nature of friendship in a city divided by occupation and rife with espionage and criminality.
The 992nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1949
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 30,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 48th on The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time (Mystery Writers of America)
- 72nd on The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time (Crime Writers' Association)
- The 100 Best Crime Novels and Thrillers since 1945 (The Times)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)