44 pages 1 hour read

Graham Greene

Our Man in Havana

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1959

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Reviews & Readership

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Graham Greene's Our Man in Havana has garnered acclaim for its sharp wit, compelling narrative, and satirical take on espionage. Readers appreciate the humor and memorable characters. However, some feel the plot can be predictable and less thrilling compared to Greene's other works. Overall, it's praised for its unique blend of comedy and intrigue.

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Who Should Read Our Man in Havana?

A reader who enjoys Graham Greene's Our Man in Havana likely appreciates satirical takes on espionage, nuanced humor, and Cold War settings. Fans of John le Carré's The Spy Who Came in from the Cold or Evelyn Waugh's Scoop will find this novel appealing for its wit and critique of intelligence bureaucracy.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Satire
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Topics
Military / War
Politics / Government
History: World
Period
Cold War
Themes
Society: Nation
Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal
Natural World: Appearance & Reality