The Third Man

by Graham Greene
List(s):"Well-Known Books"
Category: "Fiction - Mystery"
Pages:157
Year of Publication:1949
Date Added:10/10/2019
Date Read:10/04/2022
Notes:Rollo Martin is invited to Vienna by his old pay, Harry Lime. It's shortly after the war, when the city is controlled by the four allied countries. When Martin arrives, he discovers that Lime has been killed by a car while with two of his friends. Suspicious, Martin begins investigating and soon discovers the presence of a third man. A British policeman informs Martin that Lime was about to be arrested for involvement in the black market. Martin soon discovers that Lime faked his death and that another man in the market was killed. Martin works with the police to track down and kill Lime.
My Rating: 7

Reviews for The Third Man

Review - Third Man, The

Actually written after the movie was a hit. The atmosphere in the book was good, and it didn't run on for too long with unnecessary plot distractions. It was a confusing read because it was from the point of the view of the British policeman who often explained Martin's actions and thoughts in Martin's own words.

Reviewed by Roger on 2022-10-04 08:30:28

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