A review by arytaco
The Third Man by Graham Greene

adventurous dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Better known as the film noir from Carol Reed, The Third Man as Graham Greene’s pre-screenplay novella is a fast-paced thriller from the acclaimed English author. The motion picture contains the expressionist direction, cuckoo clock speech and unique zither score, but the novella is interesting in its own right. Greene is allowed to  linger on several dialogue scenes, allowing for memorable interactions that never quite made it to the screen. The film may be superior, but Greene’s novella is an impressive piece of writing that best replicates the unease of postwar Vienna.