Synopsis
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
"
Review
'Probably more people have shed tears over the last page of A Town Like Alice than about any other novel in the English language ... remarkable.' (The Guardian)
'A Town like Alice is the most romantic book I've ever read ... Jean's determination to survive is inspirational, and the love she finds later is beautiful.' (The Mail on Sunday)
'A ripping tale of budding romance and grace under pressure.' (The Times)
'A heart-rending tale of torture, human fortitude and forbearance, inhumanity and hardship.' (The Sunday Times)
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