The Bridge Over the River Kwai
The Bridge Over the River Kwai
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
French LiteratureBurma • 1940s
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World History2007
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Bridge Over the River Kwai is a novel by Pierre Boulle about Allied prisoners of war during World War II. The prisoners are tasked with constructing a railway bridge for their captors in the harsh jungles of Southeast Asia. The story explores themes of resilience, leadership, and the complexities of war.
Gritty
Suspenseful
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Pierre Boulle’s The Bridge Over the River Kwai is praised for its compelling narrative and exploration of human resilience and the absurdities of war. The novel's vivid characters and moral complexities stand out, though some criticize its historical inaccuracies. Overall, it offers a gripping read filled with tension and thought-provoking themes.
Who Should Read The Bridge Over the River Kwai?
Readers who enjoy The Bridge Over the River Kwai by Pierre Boulle likely appreciate historical fiction and war narratives. Fans of All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque or Catch-22 by Joseph Heller may find its exploration of human endurance and the absurdity of war compelling.
10,251 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
French LiteratureBurma • 1940s
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World History2007
Adult
18+ years
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