internetnomads 's review for:

Papillon by Henri Charrière

4.0

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It's strange to enjoy a book that contains so many linear feet devoted to the act of storing one's worldly goods in their "lower intestine". Still, this is a classic for a reason. You'll notice that I have classified it both as non-fiction and fiction, since the truthfulness of the story is up for debate. Papillon places himself dead centre as the moral hero of every escape or success, the man who possesses sufficient strength and intelligence to pull himself over every obstacle. Whether or not everything is 100% true, you can still cheer him on and appreciate the journey.