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This was third of JG Farrell s books I’ve read and I was not disappointed -set in background of Japanese invasion of Singapore with underlying theme the decay and artificial lifestyle of colonialists ( as in India and Ireland -other 2 books in the triology) - with a poignant love story woven into it . It was great to visit Singapore for a few days just after finishing this book .
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The third of Farrell's 'Empire' series, which takes the same theme as the previous two, the decline of imperialism. Set in the time period before the fall of Singapore in World War Two, the story is told through the eyes of various citizens and military figures, enabling a variety of perspectives to be taken. The Major, Brendan Archer, the central character of Farrell's 'Troubles' reappears. Farrell's wonderful ability as a storyteller shines through again..a very gripping book full of perceptive insights into human behaviour. Farrell is a fabulous author; this book is best read, I think, as the third his Empire series..ie read Troubles and the Siege of Krishnapur first.
The book is quite a good read.
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