A Town Like Alice

I want to pay what tribute is within my power to the most gallant lady I have ever met. - Author's Note I've owned a copy of A Town Like Alice for more than ten years now, and I've always stopped short of reaching for it because... it just didn't sound that interesting to me. On the whole, I'm not a h......more

There are books we can't be entirely rational about. For good or bad, they push our personal buttons, and we adore or detest them beyond their own merits. A Town Like Alice is one of those books I love beyond reason. It contains courage, determination when the odds are against you, and taking action......more

A Heartwarming Tale Based On A True Story Mr. Noel Strachan is working as an attorney (solicitor for my English friends). When he receives word that his client has passed. In consequence, Mr. Strachan tracks down the legal heir, leading him to a Miss Jean Paget. For the past few years, Jean has worked......more

Debatedly Shute's most famous work. And what can I say - well, this is a marvellous piece of fiction mainly set in 'the Far East' in Malaysia and in Australia, covering the Second World War and post-war life of the amazing Jean Paget as recounted by her solicitor. A truly wonderful, wonderful tale,......more

I couldn't tell you why I have resisted reading "A Town Like Alice" for so many years. But I did. Perhaps it is for the best whatever time it is we chose to land a particular book in our hands. When I began to read Shute's book, I quickly fell into it. Noel Strachan is perhaps one of the most charmin......more