The Quiet American

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A British foreign correspondent visits Vietnam and foresees the upcoming American conflict as clearly as Anthony could see through the latest food craze. Bourdain read lots of Graham Greene especially in around SE Asia.

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Matt

@30somethingSep 5, 2026

Every time I feel a sneeze coming on, I think about this book because of how memorable that one scene is.

The Quiet American

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