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Book Review of Empire of the Sun

Empire of the Sun
Empire of the Sun
Author: J. G. Ballard
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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The horrific realities of war as seen by a child. Though Spielburg adapted the novel for his 1987 film, there are differences. The book is somewhat darker as it presents the details of a bleak dystopia created by war.