It's interesting to read about the women taken prisoner by the Japanese in Malaysia, and the strength if the human spirit. That part of Nevil Shute's story is somewhat historically correct. The first part of the story occurs during World War II. A Town Like Alice takes place in England, Malaysia and Australia. What makes A Town Like Alice such a great book to read is the completion of an interesting and complex storyline. I kept looking for Joe or Jean to come greet us. We spent 2 nights and 3 days on a working station just outside Alice. (Personally I feel the original title fits the story better) I enjoyed A Town Like Alice so much that when my second husband and I traveled to Australia in 1999 I insisted we visit the outback, Alice Springs in particular. The Legacy was renamed A Town Like Alice. Through the years I delighted in both my son and rereading Nevil Shute's wonderful book. We argued over the custody of three things - our son, the dog and a book, The Legacy. Way back in the mid seventies my first husband and I divorced.
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