1. The Quiet American
The Quiet American is set during the 1950's in Vietnam. ... Although one of the major themes of the book is the conflict in Vietnam, love also plays an important role in the story. ... The book incorporates a number of actual people and events "including Thé and the terrorist car-bombing the general orchestrated in central Saigon in 1952. ... In the novel, Pyle is supporting General Thé and his "third force- which is independent from the Communists or the French colonials. ... Reading The Quiet American today, one realizes how little Americans have learned from histo...
- Word Count: 1340
- Approx Pages: 5
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School