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I've been watching the movie based on this novel almost all my life and never thought to read the book until recently. Of course there are differences, which is understandable due to the post-Korea conflict/pre-Viet Nam climate in Hollywood and the USA and the need to put a "Devil's advocate" character in the film. That said, without all that clutter this book was much more powerful than the film. It was also what now would be called racist, but when put in the context of the "view of the enemy" it seems very real. Pierre Boulle has drawn some very believable characters and it is easy to feel like you're reading a diary written by several people. The varying viewpoints, the relationship between Colonel Nicholson and Colonel Saito is wonderfully written, bringing out the worst in each man but at the same time making them both sympathetic characters. This is a book I'll be keeping to read again.


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The Bridge Over the River Kwai A Novel Pierre Boulle Books Reviews

great book
Classic, must understand the time period to appreciate the book.
Interesting read
for your reader that is interested in history. this is a classic
I wanted to reread this "old" book because I am traveling to the bridge. For today's reader, it is too detailed with unnecessary information without the deeper psychological ramifications of warfare clarified. However, I had totally forgotten the ending which totally shocked and horrified me, especially since this is a true story. I actually reread the ending to be sure I got it right!
Interesting novel different from the movie. Highly recommended
This short novel carries a powerful punch. The British Colonel Nicholson is the exemplary solider; he is the epitome of courage, leadership, hard work and determination. These ideals become tangible when the construction for a bridge begins and Nicholson and his troops are required to build it in a Japanese labor camp.

The novel is truly constructed from two different points of view the labor camp with the construction of the bridge and the covert operation lead to destroy it. The narrative flips between Nicholson commanding his soldiers to work feverishly to finish the bridge to utmost perfection and a covert operation that is trying to blow it up. This leads to a beautiful narration technique as one side is putting their heart in soul to destroy the very thing the other group is building with the same fervent passion - even though they are both on the same side. This leads to an enticing climax that gripped me until the end.

The books ending, which probably won't be that satisfying for most, does create a conflict between the ideals that everyone tries to be, things like determined, having integrity or prideful, and how they can actually make people lose sight of the main goal. A delightful read that I would suggest.
I've been watching the movie based on this novel almost all my life and never thought to read the book until recently. Of course there are differences, which is understandable due to the post-Korea conflict/pre-Viet Nam climate in Hollywood and the USA and the need to put a "Devil's advocate" character in the film. That said, without all that clutter this book was much more powerful than the film. It was also what now would be called racist, but when put in the context of the "view of the enemy" it seems very real. Pierre Boulle has drawn some very believable characters and it is easy to feel like you're reading a diary written by several people. The varying viewpoints, the relationship between Colonel Nicholson and Colonel Saito is wonderfully written, bringing out the worst in each man but at the same time making them both sympathetic characters. This is a book I'll be keeping to read again.