The Bridge On The River Kwai by Pierre Boulle

The Bridge On The River Kwai

Pierre Boulle

186 pages first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced
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1942: Boldly advancing through Asia, the Japanese need a train route from Burma going north. In a prison camp, British POWs are forced into labor. The bridge they build will become a symbol of service and survival to one prisoner, Colonel Nicholso...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14 reviews

Moods

tense 75%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

slow 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | Character: 25% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.57

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