![]() He originally trained as an engineer, but in 1936 he went to Malaysia and worked as a rubber planter. suspenseful."Ībout the Author Pierre Boulle was born in Avignon, France, in 1912. New York Post "A memorable novel brilliantly conceived and brilliantly written." The Atlantic Monthly "Intelligent and thrilling." Chicago Tribune "An exciting story of action." ![]() The New Yorker "A fine story of adventure in which a highly original conception makes a psychologically rich situation out of what could have easily been a simple tale of daring." San Francisco Chronicle "An amazing story. ![]() " lightning-fast adventure and suspense story." While on the outside, as the Allies race to destroy the bridge, Nicholson must decide which will be the first casualty: his patriotism or his pride. Pitted against the warden, Colonel Saito, Nicholson will nevertheless, out of a distorted sense of duty, aid his enemy. The bridge they build will become a symbol of service and survival to one prisoner, Colonel Nicholson, a proud perfectionist. In a prison camp, British POWs are forced into labor. ![]() Book Synopsis 1942: Boldly advancing through Asia, the Japanese need a train route from Burma going north. ![]()
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