This is a reread. I read most of Greene’s novels in a short period in the 1990s.

I don’t remember it being quite so dark and unsettling. The portrayal of Rowe is fascinating. The novel is all about him, the espionage plot is quite unlikely and often tenuous. (When and how did beautiful young Anna fall in love with creepy old Rowe?) 

I can’t believe only 18% of reviewers thought the novel was character driven! What would a character driven novel look like then? 🤔