#11 in War fiction
The Quiet American
7.77.7 / 10
Score out of 10164 ratingsConfidence 47%: this much of the score is the readers’ own
- 232
- Pages
- about 4.5 h
- Reading time
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About the book
The Quiet American is a 1955 novel by English author Graham Greene.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.9 across 164 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 47% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the War fiction average of 7.6. That is how 7.7 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.9 | 22 | 13% |
| Hardcover | 7.9 | 142 | 87% |
Frequently asked
What is The Quiet American rated?
7.7 out of 10, from 164 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is The Quiet American worth reading?
Readers give it 7.7/10 from 164 ratings in open sources.
How long does it take to read The Quiet American?
About 4.5 hours at an average reading pace — 232 pages.
Where does The Quiet American rank?
#11 in War fiction on the current snapshot.
How long is The Quiet American?
It has 232 pages — shorter than 59% of the ranked books in War fiction.
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