A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of A Town Like Alice
Book Review: One of my favorite stories of all time.
Summary: 5 Stars
This classic of literature takes place on three continents. It involves history, geography, travel, adventure, misery, joy, evil, and love. He creates marvelous three-dimensional characters. Even the countryside is like another character, because it's so full and important to the story. I first discovered this story on PBS's "Masterpiece Theater" and that production was true to the book. The video (of that production) and the audiotape are also excellent. I had tears in my eyes when it came to an end, wanting it to go on and on. A completely satisfying book.Book Review: One of my favourite ever books
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this in a secondhand bookstore whilst travelling for a year in Australia, and spent three "rest-up" days on a hostel porch near not-very-exciting Bundaberg in Queensland, oblivious to everyone & everything but the unfolding events in this book. I picked it up because I had seen the excellent mini series with Bryan Brown many years earlier and hoped the book would prove an even richer experience. I was right. Quietly compelling & beautifully told, this novel made my heart ache to be leaving Australia whilst I was still there! This was one I selfishly took home with me, rather than the usual (and wonderfully welcome) backpacker practice of leaving books on hostel bookshelves for the next weary, and word hungry traveller.Book Review: One of the best books I have ever read!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a reader; I devour books. A Town Like Alice is one of my very favorites. I come back to it time and again, whenever I need to lose myself in the heat of Malaysia or the dust of Australia. This book is so well written that I can feel the stones in the road as Jean marches along with the other women in their "Death March". I can feel the despair she feels when she believes Joe to be dead and her intense joy when she discovers that he is still alive. The story is timeless. My mother-in-law,who was a bride during World War II, first introduced me to this book saying that it was her all time favorite, and even though I came of age in the 70's, the book speaks to me as well. Its message of love's survival in the face of desperate odds gives us all a sense of hope.Book Review: One of the most satisfying adventure stories of all time.
Summary: 5 Stars
The magical journey through the Malaysian and Australian outback by English girl, thrown into adulthood by World War II. It is brimming with romance, adventure and characters that will become a part of your life forever. It will make you laugh, cry and sigh. I heartily recommend it!Book Review: Outstanding!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is by far one of the best books that I have ever had the privledge to read. I was totally engrossed from page one and I could not put the book down. I read it because I love to read about Australia. Fortunately, I was blessed with a gripping story - full of a sense of tragic history and a beautiful love story. I would highly recommend this book!!