Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernières
Set on the Greek island of Cephalonia during World War II, this novel explores the lives of the island's inhabitants as they experience the war's harsh realities. The narrative primarily focuses on the love story between a local woman and an Italian captain, who is part of the occupying forces. As the war progresses, the characters are forced to confront their beliefs, their relationships, and their identities, all while grappling with the devastating impacts of the conflict.
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- 19th on The Big Read (BBC)
- 38th on My Favourite Book - Australian Big Read (Australian Big Read)
- 66th on Waterstone's Books of the Century (LibraryThing)
- 98th on Koen Book Distributors Top 100 Books of the Past Century (themodernnovel.com)
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