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King Rat
The Fourth Novel of the Asian Saga
Series: The Asian Saga
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King Rat
Set in Changi, the most notorious prisoner of war camp in Asia, King Rat is an heroic story of survival told by a master story-teller who lived through those years as a young soldier. Only one man in fifteen had the strength, the luck, and the cleverness simply to survive Changi. And then there was King.
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Set in Changi, the most notorious prisoner of war camp in Asia, King Rat is a heroic story of survival told by a master storyteller who lived through those years as a young soldier.
Only one man in fifteen had the strength, the luck, and the cleverness simply to survive Changi. And then there was King.
Series: The Asian Saga
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King Rat by James Clavell has been praised for its thrilling and original storytelling. Critics highlight its suspenseful narrative set in Japanese prisoner of war camps, with characters that resonate with readers due to their relatability and depth, woven into complex and exciting plots.
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ISBN: 9780340750681
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 July 1999
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Paperback
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 293g
Pages: 416
About the Author
James Clavell, the son of a Royal Navy family, was educated in Portsmouth before, as a young artillery officer, he was captured by the Japanese at the Fall of Singapore. It was on this experience that his bestselling novel KING RAT was based. He maintained this oriental interest in his other great works: TAI-PAN, SHOGUN, NOBLE HOUSE and GAI JIN. He later became a successful film maker producing
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