The Comedians

Brief Overview

The novel "The Comedians" by Graham Greene narrates the events in Haiti during the dictatorship of François Duvalier. The main character, Brown, a hotel owner, returns to the island after an unsuccessful attempt to sell his business. On the ship, he meets Mr. and Mrs. Smith, an American couple, and Jones, a mysterious adventurer. As the plot unfolds, Brown becomes entangled in political intrigues and dangerous events related to Duvalier's regime. He encounters brutality and corruption, as well as personal turmoil involving his lover, Martha. The novel explores themes of morality, responsibility, and human frailty against the backdrop of political terror.