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Nevil Shute
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A Town Like Alice |
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English |
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Paperback |
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359 |
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2002-10-31 |
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1842323008 |
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House of Stratus Ltd |
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0.88 pounds |
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8.07 x 5.28 x 0.94 inches |
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New edition |
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Marianne (Australia) (2013/02/12):
A Town Like Alice is the fourteenth novel by British author, Nevil Shute. The story centres on a young Englishwoman, Jean Paget, and her experiences during World War Two in Malaya and later in the north of Australia. The story is narrated by Noel Strachan, an English solicitor who is looking after a legacy left in trust to Jean by her Scottish uncle (the alternate title for this book is The Legacy). Jean is part of a group of women who are taken prisoner by the Japanese in Malaya and forced to march across the country as successive Japanese commanders refuse to accept responsibility for them. When they near the east coast, they happen upon some Australian prisoners driving trucks for the Japanese. As well as procuring food, soap and medicines for the women, Joe Harman tells Jean of his country, in particular the town of Alice Springs. Shute builds his story slowly and carefully; his characters have depth and appeal; his dialogue lends an authenticity that will resonate with older Australians (especially Joe’s use of bonza and my word). There was horror and heartache, but also humour and incredible kindness. I reread this book because I borrowed the Peter Finch movie version from the library and wanted to refresh my memory. A great read.
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