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From David Malouf comes a powerful and beautifully written novel about friendship, war, and the lasting imprint of memory.

When two very different men—Digger Keen, a quiet labourer, and Vic Curran, ambitious and restless—form an unlikely friendship during World War II, their lives become forever intertwined. Captured and sent to a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp, they endure unimaginable hardship, where survival depends on resilience, loyalty, and inner strength.

But the war is only part of their story. Spanning decades, The Great World follows their lives before and after the conflict, exploring how memory, trauma, and time shape who we become. As their paths diverge and reconnect, the novel reflects on the nature of friendship and the quiet ways lives are linked.

✨ Genre: Historical Fiction / Literary Fiction / War Fiction
🌶️ Spice Level: None

📚 Series: Standalone

Deeply moving, reflective, and masterfully written—perfect for readers who appreciate literary fiction, wartime narratives, and stories that explore the complexity of human connection.