A Town Like Alice
by Nevil Shute
A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute holds a highly rated rating of 4.12 out of 5, based on 36K reader ratings. First published in 1950. The book spans 359 pages.
About A Town Like Alice
Nevil Shute's most beloved novel, a tale of love and war, follows its enterprising heroine from the Malayan jungle during World War II to the rugged Australian outback.Jean Paget, a young Englishwoman living in Malaya, is captured by the invading Japanese and forced on a brutal seven-month death march with dozens of other women and children. A few years after the war, Jean is back in England, the nightmare behind her. However, an unexpected inheritance inspires her to return to Malaya to give something back to the villagers who saved her life. Jean's travels leads her to a desolate Australian outpost called Willstown, where she finds a challenge that will draw on all the resourcefulness and spirit that carried her through her war-time ordeals.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Nevil Shute |
| Published | 1950 |
| Pages | 359 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, Romance |
| Average Rating | 4.12 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 36,007 |
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What genre is A Town Like Alice?
A Town Like Alice is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is A Town Like Alice worth reading?
Based on 36K reader ratings, A Town Like Alice has an average score of 4.12 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is A Town Like Alice?
A Town Like Alice has 359 pages.
Who wrote A Town Like Alice?
A Town Like Alice was written by Nevil Shute. It was first published in 1950.
What is the ISBN for A Town Like Alice?
The ISBN-13 for A Town Like Alice is 9781842323010.0.
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