Empire of the Sun (Empire of the Sun, #1)
by J.G. Ballard
Empire of the Sun by J.G. Ballard holds a well received rating of 3.98 out of 5, based on 11.2K reader ratings. First published in 1984. The book spans 351 pages.
About Empire of the Sun
The classic, award-winning novel, made famous by Steven Spielberg's film, tells of a young boy's struggle to survive World War II in China.Jim is separated from his parents in a world at war. To survive, he must find a deep strength greater than all the events that surround him.Shanghai, 1941 -- a city aflame from the fateful torch of Pearl Harbor. In streets full of chaos and corpses, a young British boy searches in vain for his parents. Imprisoned in a Japanese concentration camp, he is witness to the fierce white flash of Nagasaki, as the bomb bellows the end of the war...and the dawn of a blighted world.Ballard's enduring novel of war and deprivation, internment camps and death marches, and starvation and survival is an honest coming-of-age tale set in a world thrown utterly out of joint.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | J.G. Ballard |
| Published | 1984 |
| Pages | 351 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.98 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,185 |
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What genre is Empire of the Sun?
Empire of the Sun is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Empire of the Sun worth reading?
Based on 11.2K reader ratings, Empire of the Sun has an average score of 3.98 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Empire of the Sun?
Empire of the Sun has 351 pages.
Who wrote Empire of the Sun?
Empire of the Sun was written by J.G. Ballard. It was first published in 1984.
What is the ISBN for Empire of the Sun?
The ISBN-13 for Empire of the Sun is 9780743265230.0.
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