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The highly anticipated Australian original series based on Richard Flanagan's Booker Prize-winning novel is launching on Prime Video on 18 April 2025.
'A masterpiece . . . The Narrow Road is an extraordinary piece of writing and a high point in an already distinguished career.' - Michael Williams, The Guardian
Available on Prime Video from 18 April 2025- Justin Kurtzel's highly anticipated series based on this Booker Prize-winning novel by Richard Flanagan; starring Jacob Elordi, CiarÃÂn Hinds, Odessa Young, Olivia DeJonge and Simon Baker.
August, 1943. In the despair of a Japanese POW camp on the Thai-Burma death railway, Australian surgeon Dorrigo Evans is haunted by his love affair with his uncle's young wife two years earlier. Struggling to save the men under his command from starvation, from cholera, from beatings, he receives a letter that will change his life forever.
ISBN: 9781761357237
Author(s): Richard Flanagan
This book is targeted towards adult readers who appreciate historical fiction and profound narratives about human experiences. It is especially suited for those interested in World War II stories, as well as readers who enjoy exploring themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human nature.
The book is written at a level that is suitable for an adult audience, featuring intricate language and a sophisticated narrative structure. The prose is rich and descriptive, reflecting on weighty and complex themes. It requires a mature readership comfortable with challenging historical content and emotional depth.
"The Narrow Road to the Deep North" by Richard Flanagan is a historical fiction novel. It intricately weaves the harrowing wartime experiences of Australian POWs on the Burma Railway with poignant reflections on love and memory, creating a powerful narrative that transcends time and history.