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King Rat

King Rat

Historical FictionLiterary Fiction
Pages
400
Published
1986
Language
English

Synopsis

Set during World War II in a brutal Japanese POW camp, this story follows an American corporal's ruthless ascent to power. He uses his understanding of human weakness and a complete lack of scruples to dominate both fellow prisoners and his captors. Anyone who stands in his way is either corrupted or destroyed.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkGrittyTenseThought-Provoking
SurvivalMorally GreyAnti-HeroBetrayal

Genres

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Military History Military World War II

About the author

J
James Clavell

James Clavell (born Charles Edmund Dumaresq Clavell; October 10, 1924 – September 6, 1994) was an Australian-born British author, screenwriter, and director, best known for his Asian Saga consisting of 6 novels, including the critically acclaimed [Shōgun][2] (1975). This epic historical novel, inspired by the story of English navigator William Adams, explores cultural clashes and survival in feudal Japan. It became an international bestseller and has been adapted twice for television: first...

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