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The Human Factor is a novel by Graham Greene, published in 1978. Greene's novels often explore moral ambiguities, sin, and the presence of evil, frequently incorporating Roman Catholic themes. While Greene himself rejected being labeled a specifically religious writer, his characters grapple with spiritual and moral struggles within complex political settings. The Human Factor is one of his later works, which some critics consider a decline from his earlier fiction. His novels are known for their suspenseful plots and focus on the darker aspects of human nature and society.12

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