{"product_id":"battle-royale","title":"Battle Royale","description":"\u003ch5\u003eOur review\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those books that keeps you on edge the whole time. It's ideal if you like action stories, with a touch of philosophy and, of course, horror. It's curious because it's also the book that precedes the famous \"The Hunger Games.\" We sincerely believe that this novel is \u003cb\u003emuch more elaborate and interesting than the later imitators\u003c\/b\u003e. You can take away many interesting readings and you won't stop enjoying it for a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBattle Royale\u003c\/i\u003e is a visceral and controversial work that redefined the survival genre. It is a brutal and fascinating mirror of society and human nature under extreme pressure. Accompany Shuya, Noriko, and the rest of their classmates as they are forced to make unimaginable decisions between friendship, betrayal, and the most brutal savagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a \u003cb\u003efierce critique of the system\u003c\/b\u003e, an exploration of the survival instinct, and a relentless story that will not leave you indifferent until its surprising and devastating end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn totalitarian Japan, a class of students is forced to participate in the macabre \"Study and Combat Program\": a survival game where only one can remain alive. On a remote island, each student receives a random weapon and the order to kill their classmates. Friendship, love, and humanity are tested in a brutal fight to the death where only the most cunning and ruthless can survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoushun Takami (Japan, 1969) graduated in literature and worked as a journalist. He is known almost exclusively for his controversial and acclaimed novel \"Battle Royale\" (1999). This was his first and, to date, only published work, making it a singular literary phenomenon. The novel generated enormous debate in Japan due to its brutal premise but also achieved massive success and great cultural influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 683\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Koushun Takami\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Booket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9788408165804\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Booket","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54592243499334,"sku":"Est4\/Bal5\/Arnoia","price":11.35,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/5590\/3302\/files\/BattleRoyale.webp?v=1749654745","url":"https:\/\/libreriacasadrojan.com\/en\/products\/battle-royale","provider":"Librería Casa Drojan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}