The Narrow Road to the Deep North

Set against the harrowing backdrop of a Japanese POW camp during World War II, the narrative follows surgeon Dorrigo Evans as he grapples with the dualities of love and loss. Haunted by a past affair, he fights to save his men from the brutal realities of starvation and disease. A life-altering letter brings new revelations, forcing him to confront his sacrifices and the impact of war. This poignant tale, recognized with the Man Booker Prize, explores profound themes of love, death, and the human cost of conflict.