The Quiet American

This is a novel by Graham Greene. If I had to compare it to something else I've read, I'd say this come closest to Catch-22 in tone, though with more seriousness. In fact, this is probably the most philosophical book I've read that is not actually a book about philosophy

This book is about human frailty with respect to the human dilemma. It emphasizes the idea that things can not be described in terms of good or evil. Therefore, no action can be taken in the name of "good," and thus people can not be described as innocent or guilty. Obviously the book puts it much much much more eloquently than I did it just there, but I believe that is what it boils down to.

The story itself is fairly interesting. There are some time-shifts that have the potential to confuse the reader if you are just trying to skim through the book, but otherwise shouldn't be a problem.

Anyway, I recommend this book.