Battle royale: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Battle royale by Kōshun Takami: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Koushun Takami's notorious high-octane thriller envisions a nightmare scenario: a class of junior high school students is taken to a deserted island where, as part of a ruthless authoritarian program, they are provided arms and forced to kill until only one survivor is left standing. Criticized as violent exploitation when first published in Japan--where it became a runaway best seller--Battle Royale is a Lord of the Flies for the 21st century, a potent allegory of what it means to be young and (barely) alive in a dog-eat-dog world.
Quick facts about Battle royale
- Title: Battle royale
- Author: Kōshun Takami
- First published: 1999
- Genre: junior high school students, comic books, strips, reality television programs
- OpenLibrary ID: OL8897717W
Where to read Battle royale
Battle royale by Kōshun Takami is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Battle royale about?
Koushun Takami's notorious high-octane thriller envisions a nightmare scenario: a class of junior high school students is taken to a deserted island where, as part of a ruthless authoritarian program, they are provided arms and forced to kill until only one survivor is left stand
Who wrote Battle royale?
Battle royale was written by Kōshun Takami.
When was Battle royale published?
Battle royale was first published in 1999.
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