Graham Greene wrote this wicked little novel in 1966. Greene creates a group of off-beat characters and sets them in corrupt South American country where murder lurks behind every door. If you’re looking for suspense and sudden death, The Comedians delivers. There was also an effective movie version of this novel that you might want to check out.
I love Greene’s books and remember being impressed by the hubbub this creaed for its depiction of Haiti – as usual it turned out he was right – thanks fo rth ereminder George, been too long since I read anythign by him. I try to ration myself because once I start I never want to read anybody else!
I remember reading this one – my first Greene – after the Burton-Taylor-Guinness film came out in 1967.
Sergio, I have the same reaction to Graham Greene: once I start reading him, I don’t want to stop! He’s such a great stylist!
Jeff, Graham Greene wrote greater books, but THE COMEDIANS packs quite a wallop!
I’ve read a lot of Greene, and he’s a terrific writer, but this one slipped past me, as did the film.
Rick, you’ll enjoy both the book and movie version of THE COMEDIANS.
For some reason I thought THE COMEDIANS wasn’t a crime novel. (Maybe I was dumb enough to be misled by the title.) I’m pleased to know he has one more for me to read.
Hello, I was curious about the Comedian book with red cover (drawing of five people and a gun)，
may I know its publishing time and publishing house?
Thanks a lot.
Ana, that edition of THE COMEDIANS with the red cover and drawing of five people and a gun was published by Readers Book Club, 1967 and ABE.com has it priced at $28. I don’t know the identity of the cover artist. Here’s the linK: https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=9128180013&searchurl=prl%3D28%26bi%3D0%26ds%3D30%26bx%3Doff%26sortby%3D17%26tn%3Dthe%2Bcomedians%26an%3Dgraham%2Bgreene%26recentlyadded%3Dall
your information has been most helpful, thank you so much. Do you happen to have the book? Would you be so kind as to tell me what’s on the back cover of it? I can’t find this version anywhere. Thanks again.
Hi, Patty. Sorry, I don’t own this particular edition of THE COMEDIANS. It seems to be a Canadian book club edition so you might check Canadian used bookstores online. Most libraries didn’t buy book club editions so that’s one reason this edition is so scarce.
That’s a great idea! Thanks for the advice, I’ll try it now.
Patty, ABE.COM might have a copy at a lower price in the weeks ahead. You should check the web site from time to time just in case.
Thank you so much, I’ll have a look.