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Set against the backdrop of the Japanese occupation in Malaya, the narrative follows a group of European women and children as they endure a harrowing forced march through the jungle. Their journey is a testament to human resilience and the will to survive amidst dire circumstances, highlighting the emotional and physical challenges they face in a time of war. The novel explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the bonds formed in the face of adversity.
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A Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- A Town Like Alice
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nevil Shute
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN13
- 9780307474001
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Historical Fiction, Love, Classics, Military Fiction, Wars, World War II, England, Adapted for Film, Journey, Australia, Heritage, Prisoners of War, Malaysia
- First published
- 1950
- Original title
- A Town Like Alice
- Rating
- 4.05 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Japanese occupation in Malaya, the narrative follows a group of European women and children as they endure a harrowing forced march through the jungle. Their journey is a testament to human resilience and the will to survive amidst dire circumstances, highlighting the emotional and physical challenges they face in a time of war. The novel explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the bonds formed in the face of adversity.