Description

Set against the backdrop of the dramatic fall of Singapore in World War II, this novel offers a poignant and tragicomic look at the end of an era. It masterfully intertwines a compelling love story with the brutal realities of war, depicting a city under siege and the twilight of colonial rule. As the Japanese invasion looms, characters grapple with personal desires and the collapse of their world, revealing the complex interplay between love, loss, and the inevitable tide of history. This powerful narrative serves as a fitting conclusion to the acclaimed "Empire Trilogy," cementing its place as a modern classic.

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paperback

Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

Published Jan 1, 1996

602 pages

ISBN: 9781857994926

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Details

First Published

1978

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Singapore Grip by J.G. Farrell.

War/Trauma
Violence