Battle Royale
by Koushun Takami, Yuji Oniki
Battle Royale by Koushun Takami, Yuji Oniki holds a highly rated rating of 4.24 out of 5, based on 35.6K reader ratings. First published in 1999. The book spans 617 pages.
About Battle Royale
Koushun Takami's notorious high-octane thriller is based on an irresistible premise: a class of junior high school students is taken to a deserted island where, as part of a ruthless authoritarian program, they are provided arms and forced to kill one another until only one survivor is left standing. Criticized as violent exploitation when first published in Japan - where it then proceeded to become a runaway bestseller - Battle Royale is a Lord of the Flies for the 21st century, a potent allegory of what it means to be young and (barely) alive in a dog-eat-dog world. Made into a controversial hit movie of the same name, Battle Royale is already a contemporary Japanese pulp classic, now available for the first time in the English language.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Koushun Takami, Yuji Oniki |
| Published | 1999 |
| Pages | 617 |
| Genres | Fiction, Horror, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.24 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 35,641 |
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What genre is Battle Royale?
Battle Royale is categorized as Fiction, Horror, Science Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Battle Royale worth reading?
Based on 35.6K reader ratings, Battle Royale has an average score of 4.24 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Battle Royale?
Battle Royale has 617 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Battle Royale?
Battle Royale was written by Koushun Takami, Yuji Oniki. It was first published in 1999.
What is the ISBN for Battle Royale?
The ISBN-13 for Battle Royale is 9781569317780.0.
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