Under the Sun

Autori

• Justin Kerr-Smiley

Parametri

• 192 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Guerre
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica

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Set during the final stages of World War Two in the South Pacific, the story follows Flight Lieutenant Edward Strickland, an RAF pilot who is shot down and captured by a small, hidden Japanese garrison. As he endures brutal interrogations from Captain Tadashi Hayama, a psychological battle unfolds. Unexpectedly, the island transforms into a serene paradise, temporarily shielding them from the war's horrors. However, the peace is shattered by Japan's surrender, leading to a dramatic conclusion that underscores the duality of war's beauty and brutality.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2013

(In brossura)