Empire of the Sun
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About this book
A fictionalized account of the author's experiences as a boy in Shanghai, China, during the Second World War, and in Lunghua C.A.C. (Civilian Assembly Centre), where he was interned from 1942 to 1945.
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4.0/5 · 23272 readers · 352 pages · ≈ 6 h 31 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Empire of the Sun?
About ≈ 6 h 31 m — 352 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Empire of the Sun?
352 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Empire of the Sun?
It sits on the History, Fiction shelves.
Has Empire of the Sun been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Empire of the Sun (1988), Empire of the Sun (1987).
Is Empire of the Sun in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote Empire of the Sun?
J. G. Ballard.