This is the 'memoir' (there has been some debate on whether things really happened as Henri tells it) of Henri Charriere and according to him, the false conviction for the murder of a French Pimp in 1931.
The story takes you through his experience of being incarcerated in a penal colony in the French Guiana, his multiple escapes attempts, to his final escape to Venezuela. To his final days Henri denied the murder conviction, though he freely admits to committing other petty crimes.
What I really loved about this book is the sheer adventure of it all, and his steadfast determination to never give up. Even though with every failed escape, his punishments and prison conditions got unfathomably worse and worse.
The vivid descriptions in the book and the drama within the various prisions he was held in was out of this world. I think this is one of those book to read when you seek the ulitimate escapism experience. It really envelopes you in the story and so very interesting.
I highly recommend this book to anyone & everyone! A must-read!
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