The Third Man by Graham Greene

The Third Man

Graham Greene

1 hour, 17 minutes first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Rollo Martins' usual line is the writing of cheap paperback Westerns under the name of Buck Dexter. But when his old friend Harry Lime invites him to Vienna, he jumps at the chance. With exactly five pounds in his pocket, he arrives only just in t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 616 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
tense 40%
reflective 13%
sad 13%
challenging 9%
emotional 9%
funny 4%
informative 4%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 43%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 38% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.59

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