Battle Royale: Remastered

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Koushun Takami's notorious high-octane thriller envisions a nightmare scenario: a class of junior high school students is taken to a deserted island where, as part of a ruthless authoritarian program, they are provided arms and forced to kill until only one survivor is left standing. Criticized as violent exploitation when first published in Japan—where it became a runaway best seller—Battle Royale is a Lord of the Flies for the 21st century, a potent allegory of what it means to be young and (barely) alive in a dog-eat-dog world. A new translation by Nathan Collins.
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Ash HoeJan 18, 2025
5 stars
Remarkable
Addictive
Page turning
Vivid
Thought provoking
Gruesome
Unforgettable
Timeless
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Jawahir MMay 28, 2023
4.5 stars
Gruesome
Intense
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Amy May 8, 2022
5 stars

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