King Rat

Author: James Clavell

Librarian’s note: An alternate cover edition can be found hereSet in Changi, the most notorious prisoner of war camp in Asia, “King Rat” is a heroic story of survival told by a master story-teller who lived through those years as a young soldier. Only one man in fifteen had the strength, the luck, and the cleverness simply to survive Changi. And then there was King…..Read More

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