{"product_id":"a-log-across-the-road","title":"A Log Across the Road","description":"Set against the backdrop of Malaya during the Japanese occupation, this novel explores the lives of ten men in an armoured truck navigating the treacherous roads. The narrative delves into the psychological and emotional landscapes of its characters, offering a vivid portrayal of their struggles and resilience. The story is a compelling blend of historical context and personal drama, capturing the essence of survival and the human spirit amidst the chaos of war. The book provides a rich tapestry of cultural and historical insights, making it a poignant exploration of identity and belonging in a time of conflict.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished 1971\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBinding of book is slightly loose. Some foxing, tears, creases, stains, scratches, and fraying of edges on front cover. Some foxing, sticker or tape shadows, fraying of edges, scratches, and stains on back cover. Some foxing and a tear at the top of the spine, with some fading. Gilt present on spine and not tarnished. Moderate tanning and foxing on top and fore edges. Some tanning and moderate foxing on bottom edge. Heavy foxing, stamp, and annotations in pen on endpapers. Some foxing on certain pages. Clean of annotations across pages. Slight tanning around margins of pages. Several waterstains on certain pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Well Read","brand":"Thryft Singapore","offers":[{"title":"Well Read","offer_id":50762584097049,"sku":"ON.VB.1533","price":15.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/0598\/4849\/files\/AgADHhUAAsBC-FQ_processed.png?v=1746870408","url":"https:\/\/thryft.sbs\/products\/a-log-across-the-road","provider":"Thryft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}