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Summary: Papillon in French Version
Review: the most sustantial and amasing novell of the Prisoner gender you can find.
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Summary: THE GREATEST ADVENTURE STORY EVER WRITTEN
Review: Out of print? Well check your local library for a copy because you must read this book. I went to the library to check out Tom Wolfe's THE RIGHT STUFF but they did not have that book. So, I looked around for something else to read and that is when I saw PAPILLON. I was only vaguely familar with the man and his story but it looked interesting. I checked the book out and proceeded to read the greatest adventure story ever written. I could not put this book down until I was finished. I will never forget Papillon's amazing struggle for freedom and his life. Henri Charriere's writing made me feel like I was right there with him during his incredible adventures. Some people question the veracity of Charriere's story because they can not believe one man has been through so much and came out alive. I feel it is not important whether the whole story is really true or not, it is only important that you believe it is. Read this book and enjoy!
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Summary: Papillon
Review: i was struggling with anxiety and panic disorders when one night i caught the tail end of the movie, Papillon. the next day i went to a used book shop and found the book. just going to the shop was a struggle for me because of panic attacks, but it was well worth it and this may sound rediculous but i believe this book helped me to over come my disorders and saved my life basically. an amazing story about a man imprisoned in french giuana. he never gives up even when in the most depressing state, i reread the part about his stays in reclusion over and over again. i liken those chapters to my panic and anxiety disorders. it gave me the will to fight through the hard times and relise that i would someday be free of my imprisonment. nevering giving up is what this book is all about. truely amazing.
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Summary: THE BEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ
Review: I just finished reading the book last night. And I can say it was the best. I admire Papillon for having that courage, hope, faith, patience in order to survive his life in the prison. The book is a mixture of everything from drama, suspense and comedy. I am not sure if I could go through that kind of life in prison.
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Summary: Great adventure
Review: Fabulous adventure story that will keep you up all night turning pages. I suspect Henri enhanced reality more than a little bit, but so what? I've read it more than once.
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Summary: THE STONGEST MAN AND A PERSON TO ADMIRE FOREVER
Review: I go back and read this book whenever I feel a need to touch life in it's unedited version. Few of us could live in such conditions and still he comes back. They can not destroy this man, he is the person I think about everyday... I wounder - how could you that strong and yet so fragile?
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Summary: The best book ever
Review: I am 13 years old right now and I read this book 2 years ago. Let me tell you that it is the best book I have read(and I am an avid reader). Papillon shows great courage and an extreme desire to be free. He was wrongly accused of his crime and he knew it.His determination inspires me and many others. I strongly recommend this book to everyone.
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Summary: Unfair
Review: ..that it is not printed anymore. You may one day stop printing the bible.The man : Unusual sense of justice, unusual courage, fortitude, humility, never gives up, incredible photographic memory, with a sense of awe & wonder at nature, unusually selfless, will go to any length to help the unfortunate, never dishonest - but still harmful to society. What a paradox.
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Summary: Papi will always be a part of me.
Review: I got this book by mistake while i was browsing at a used book shop. And let me tell you that that was the best fifty cents i have ever spent!!!!. I am currently 25 years old and there is nothing that can happen to me in this lifetime that Henry would not be able to overcome. Papillon is filled with so much positive outlook and energy that giving up was not an option at all. Despite all the misfortune Papi never lose track of his goal or accept his fate. I just wished that i was able to sit down with the man and have a beer with him. i will make sure that my son 'll read this book once he 'come of age. Steve mcQueen was more than incredible in that role. Papi is the true definition of triumph for the human spirit. He is the real true hero.
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Summary: An unbelievable testimony to the human spirit of survival.
Review: I am 33 years old. I read Pappilon fifteen years ago and I have never forgotten the experience. What this man did to remain alive and keep his spirit going is a testimony to what we can all do in times of strife. I had my own chest tattoed with a Butterfly in his honor. Reading this book makes me feel closer to God and all that brings us close to the human spirit of survival. I reccomend the film to anyone interested, starring Steve Mc Queen and Dustin Hoffman. McQueen gives the performance of his life. Get it in the widescreen version for full effect but first read the book. Always read first! Papillon, a hero for the ages!
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