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A harrowing story that follows the wanderings of a boy abandoned by his parents during World War II, this classic novel, originally published in 1965, is a dark masterpiece that examines the proximity of terror and savagery to innocence and love. It is the first, and the most famous, novel by... read more
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First Sentence edit
"I lived in Marta's hut, expecting my parents to come for me any day, any hour."
Series & Lists edit
This book is in TIME Magazine Top 100 English-Language Novels. (community list)
This is book 6 of 10 in 10 most disturbing novels. (community list)
Preceded by Geek Love, and followed by American Psycho.
This book is in Guardian 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read. (authoritative list)
This is book 62 of 200 in Newman and Jones 200 Best Horror Novels. (community list)
Preceded by The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch, and followed by The Crystal World.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Jerzy Kosinski (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1965
ISBN: 0-8021-3422-X
Page Count: 200
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1965
ISBN: 0-8021-3422-X
Page Count: 200
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PS3561.O8 P3 1983
- Dewey: 813.54
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