Papillon (1969)
560 pages 4.4/5 Goodreads
Describes the life of a man sent to prison on a miserable island, Cayena, where escape is impossible. It is a terrible life for him but he finally escapes after much suffering.
Author: Henri Charrière
ISBN: 9780007179961
Content Warnings
Mental Health & Emotional
Terminal illness
Other
Wrongful imprisonment
Phobias & Sensory
Confined spaces (claustrophobia) Drowning / underwater scenes
Substance Use
Drug use (depicted)
Violence & Physical Harm
Animal cruelty / animal death Gore / graphic violence Sexual assault / rape Torture
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