Elephant Run

I just got done reading a book called Elephant Run by Roland Smith. This is the first book I’ve read by this author. The theme of this book is about a young boy and his family, and their experience surviving the consequences of World War II.

This story took place mostly in Burma in the midst of World War II. The main character is Nicholas Freestone, a 14-year-old boy who is sent to live with his father on the family teak plantation to escape the bombing in London. When the Japanese invade Burma, they take over the plantation, sending Nick’s father, Jackson Theodore Freestone III, to a prison camp and leaving Nick to survive alone.

I honestly didn’t like the book that much, it really didn’t catch on. I’m surprised I actually finished the book. If you’re into World War II then, yeah, go ahead and check it out. If you’re just looking for an interesting book to read, I wouldn’t recommend checking it out.

Book Review by Jacob S.