Review of King Rat (1965) by Frances H — 22 Jun 2017
Superbly acted tale of the separate microcosm world of a prisoner of war camp where mainly British and a few American soldiers are held by the Japanese under inhumane conditions and the rise of a clever man who manipulates the situation to allow himself to survive without the hardships everyone else endures.
He manages to corrupt the highest officers into going along with his corruption, but his elevated status does not survive liberation. A gripping psychological study of men under extreme duress.
This review of King Rat (1965) was written by Frances H on 22 Jun 2017.
King Rat has generally received very positive reviews.
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