From Here to Eternity
by James Jones
From Here to Eternity by James Jones holds a highly rated rating of 4.09 out of 5, based on 13.1K reader ratings. First published in 1951. The book spans 816 pages.
About From Here to Eternity
Diamond Head, Hawaii, 1941. Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt is a champion welterweight and a fine bugler. But when he refuses to join the company's boxing team, he gets "the treatment" that may break him or kill him.First Sgt. Milton Anthony Warden knows how to soldier better than almost anyone, yet he's risking his career to have an affair with the commanding officer's wife.Both Warden and Prewitt are bound by a common bond: the Army is their heart and blood... and, possibly, their death.In this magnificent but brutal classic of a soldier's life, James Jones portrays the courage, violence and passions of men and women who live by unspoken codes and with unutterable despair... in the most important American novel to come out of World War II, a masterpiece that captures as no other the honor and savagery of men.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | James Jones |
| Published | 1951 |
| Pages | 816 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.09 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,106 |
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What genre is From Here to Eternity?
From Here to Eternity is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is From Here to Eternity worth reading?
Based on 13.1K reader ratings, From Here to Eternity has an average score of 4.09 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is From Here to Eternity?
From Here to Eternity has 816 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote From Here to Eternity?
From Here to Eternity was written by James Jones. It was first published in 1951.
What is the ISBN for From Here to Eternity?
The ISBN-13 for From Here to Eternity is 9780517223000.0.
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