A review by smyers56
Papillon by Henri Charrière

5.0

Amazing. Throughout the years, I've tried to get into this book before, but "busy" life got in my way. This time I was determined. The beginning was a little dry, but after the first chapter or two, I was hooked. His story is incredible. I had to keep reminding myself, "This is a true story!!! Wow." His description of his visit to the island of lepers was one of my favorite parts. And his two years in solitary. And his seven months with the native tribe in Columbia. There were just too many good things about this book. The movie was great too; I watched it afterward. I'm so happy to be able to say I've read this.