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The story of Scobie, the unlikely hero police officer in Sierra Leon. It is a hot humid, fly ridden novel, plenty of violence and adultery: everything that makes Graham Greene a great worth reading author.
I thought this was a tremendous book, and the first I had read by Graham Greene. I had heard he wrote poetry, and I would say this was poetry in prose. It was a little tough to get into to start, perhaps because it takes place in the '40s in a faraway, unknown place (unknown to me at least) but once the story got under way, I finished it in no time.
Great book to have discussions about, such as in a book club that focuses on philosophy, life, God and personal responsibilities to others.
Great book to have discussions about, such as in a book club that focuses on philosophy, life, God and personal responsibilities to others.
A in-depth look into one man's most inner struggles! This book is absolutely masterfully written and full of rich content. If you love Graham Greene, you'll love this book!
Deeply moving story in a fascinating setting, and the writing is superb.
While I didn't read this Grahm Greene is a writer who will make you think. Not your cotton candy fluff christian writing.
Scobie, a police officer serving in a war-time West African state, is distrusted, being scrupulously honest and immune to bribery. But then he falls in love, and in doing so is forced to betray everything he believes in, with tragic consequences. This is a terrifying depiction of a man's inner-struggle and is one of Graham Greene's most tragic novel. It is on the 1001 books list to read before you die. I look forward to reading another of Greene's novels in the near future and recommend this book to those who classics.
I enjoyed this book about an assistant police commissioner facing a moral dilemma. I especially liked the interactions between Scobie and Helen and between Scobie and Wilson.
