The Narrow Road To The Deep North by Richard Flanagan
The novel follows the harrowing experiences of Australian surgeon Dorrigo Evans during and after World War II, focusing on his time as a prisoner of war in a Japanese labor camp on the Thai-Burma Death Railway. The narrative weaves between past and present, exploring themes of love, memory, and survival as Dorrigo grapples with his haunting memories and the profound impact of his wartime experiences on his life and relationships. Through its vivid and poignant storytelling, the book delves into the complexities of human suffering and resilience.
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- Published
- 2013
- Nationality
- Australian
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 350-400
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- A Senda Estreita Para O Norte Profundo
- De Smalle Weg Naar Het Verre Noorden
- The Narrow Road to the Deep North
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- 6th on 30 Best Australian books of the 21st century (Readings)
- 13th on Australia’s Radio National top 100 books of the 21st century (ABC Radio national)
- 710th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Barack Obama's Reading Lists (Barack Obama)
- Booker Prize (Booker Prize)