The Narrow Road to the Deep North is a novel by Richard Flanagan that follows the life of Dr. Dorrigo Evans, an Australian surgeon, from his boyhood and love affair to his brutal experience as a prisoner of war (POW) in a Japanese camp during World War II. The story focuses on his forced labor on the notorious Burma Death Railway, where many POWs died due to starvation, disease, and mistreatment. The novel explores themes of war's cruelty, love, regret, loneliness, and the struggle for survival. It also delves into the psychological and emotional impact of the war on survivors and their complex relationships. A 2025 Australian drama miniseries adaptation of the same name was released, highlighting the different periods of Dorrigo’s life, including the war and his post-war years.
