Synopsis
"A harrowing, exciting, and in the end very satisfying war romance."
HARPER'S
A TOWN LIKE ALICE tells of a young woman who miraculously survived a Japanese "death march" in World War II, and of an Australian soldier, also a prisoner of war, who offered to help her--even at the cost of his life....
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Review
“Entertaining. . . . Dramatic. . . . Shute is a natural and effective story-teller.” —"The New York Times"
“A ripping tale of budding romance and grace under pressure.” —"The Times "(London)
"A harrowing, exciting, and in the end very satisfying war romance." —"Harper's
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"Entertaining. . . . Dramatic. . . . Shute is a natural and effective story-teller." --"The New York Times"
"A ripping tale of budding romance and grace under pressure." --"The Times "(London)
"A harrowing, exciting, and in the end very satisfying war romance." --"Harper's
"
Entertaining. . . . Dramatic. . . . Shute is a natural and effective story-teller. The New York Times
A ripping tale of budding romance and grace under pressure. The Times (London)
"A harrowing, exciting, and in the end very satisfying war romance." Harper's
"
Book Description
Nevil Shute's most beloved novel, a tale of love and war, follows its enterprising heroine from the Malayan jungle during World War II to the rugged Australian outback.
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