King Rat: The Epic Novel of War and Survival (Asian Saga)

Clavell, James

ISBN 10: 1481523368 ISBN 13: 9781481523363

Publisher: Blackstone Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

[Read by Simon Vance]

This enthralling masterpiece about life as a prisoner of war will keep listeners spellbound from the first chapter to the last.

The time is World War II. The place is a brutal prison camp deep in Japanese-occupied territory. Here, within the seething mass of humanity, one man, an American corporal, seeks dominance over both captives and captors alike. His weapons are human courage, unblinking understanding of human weaknesses, and total willingness to exploit every opportunity to enlarge his power and corrupt or destroy anyone who stands in his path.

About this title

About the Author:

James Clavell (1921-1994) was a novelist, screenwriter, director, and World War II veteran and prisoner of war. He is best known for his epic Asian Saga series of novels and their televised adaptations, along with screenplays for such films as The Great Escape, The Fly, and To Sir, with Love. His books Noble House and Whirlwind were #1 New York Times bestsellers.

Review:

''A dramatic, utterly engrossing novel...harsh and brutal in its revelations...James Clavell is a spellbinding storyteller, a brilliant observer, a man who understands much and forgives much.'' --New York Times

''Clavell's spellbinding masterpiece...is made more engrossing by flashbacks to the home front.'' --Library Journal

''Tension wound up to the snapping point.'' --Christian Science Monitor

A magnificent novel.'' --Washington Post

About this edition

• Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1481523368
• ISBN 13: 9781481523363
• Binding: Audio CD