My first Graham Greene (apart from some short stories) so unlike the other reviewers, I have nothing to compare it to. That said, quite enjoyable - liked the way in the first chapter he bounced among the interior monologues of the characters - a bit confusing at first, yes, but interesting style. And while some of the characters could have been excised, overall very interesting (and yes, a bit dated; so it goes). All in all, i found it to be what Greene himself would call it - an entertainment.