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The narrow road to the deep north

Book • 2013

Richard Flanagan

The Narrow Road to the Deep North tells the story of Dorrigo Evans, an Australian doctor who is captured by the Japanese during World War II and forced to work on the Burma Railway.

The novel explores themes of love, loss, survival, and the psychological impact of war.

It is a deeply personal and historical account, influenced by Flanagan's own father's experiences as a prisoner of war.

Mentioned by

David McWilliams

Mentioned in 4 episodes

Mentioned by

Chris Ryan

as a Booker Prize-winning novel adapted into a miniseries.

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Mentioned by

Eric Zimmer

as the author of "The Narrow Road to the Deep North".

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Mentioned by

David McWilliams

as an amazing book about Japan and the Second World War.

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Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

as one of her favorite book titles.

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Mentioned by

James Dyer

as the author of the Booker Prize winning novel on which the series is based.

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Mentioned by

Simon Mayo

as a prize-winning novel which is now a TV adaptation.

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Mentioned by Justin Cazell as the book written by Richard Flanagan which inspired the TV series.

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