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Hell's Prisoner: The Shocking True Story of an Innocent Man Jailed for Eleven Years in Indonesia's Most Notorious Prisons (Paperback)

by Christopher V.V. Parnell (Author)
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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Mainstream Publishing (24 April 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1840187042
  • ISBN-13: 978-1840187045
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 14.8 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 16,916 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The Daily Mail, Annabel Venning, April 18, 2003
Stories of excrement throwing, stabbings and corruption abound in this book. Which will remind many of the film "Midnight Express"

Lowestoft Journal, Bob Proctor, May 2003
From his failed escapes to his part in leading a prison riot. It is compelling stuff. Its an excellent read.

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A free spirit defies incarceration, 28 Aug 2003
The jacket and online reviews I've read simply don't do justice to this author. The brutality and horror of Indonesian prisons comprises about 20% of the book, with the rest an entertaining and often hilarious testimony to bawdy Aussie humour, the author's indefatigable spirit, sense of fun, and ability to get one over on his captors.

Cherish the early chapter when, awaiting trial, he tries to act insane by competing with the other imbecile inmates, and later, when facing a beating from the guards, he scatters them by throwing his own excrement at them, to the hilarity of his fellow captives.

If you like "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" and "Derek and Clive" ( and even if not ) you'll love this. In parts the funniest book I've read in years. Every library should have a copy.

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Top Ten Books I've read., 17 April 2004
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"Without a doubt One of the Best Top Ten Books I've ever read. On one page the guys got me cracking up on the next I am nearly crying. Extremely well written once you start reading it you just cant put it down. I dont know if this author has written anything else but I for one would definately buy more of his stuff. I liked his style and spirit which this book highly reflected, I loved his bent sense of humour... If you like a good laugh, a lot of gore backed with the most incredible true life story of survival... This book is without a doubt... The book for you. I highly recommend it. 10 out of 10.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing life story, 26 Nov 2003
The last book I read from start to finish prior to Hell's Prisoner, was a biography on David Bowie in 1978. I found myself reading Hell's Prisoner in 2 days. I think Hell's Prisoner has been written so well, at times I actually pictured myself sitting next to Christopher Parnell as he was telling me his story personally. In parts this book had me laughing and in other parts had me crying. The things that happened to this man in Indonesian prisons would have been enough to send a lesser person insane. I'd like to congratulate Christopher VV Parnell for having the courage to relive and tell of the atrocities that happened to him in Indonesia. This book is a must read for all whom take their freedom for granted.
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5.0 out of 5 stars hells prisoner , courage
a must read, to go through all that he went through and keep fighting shows a true fighting spirit ,well worth a read ,great from start to finish ,surely a film contender .
Published 18 days ago by John Tearney

1.0 out of 5 stars This book was written by a fantasist ! !
The book `Hell's Prisoner' is written in a light hearted humorous way. Unfortunately this style of writing does distract the reader from the central theme of the book, I must... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put this fantastic book down
Thought this book,one of the best i have read.I have read "The damage Done" and it is a great read.This i found brilliant,you laugh at the charactors and its told well,extremely... Read more
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After having such high expectations of this book I am afraid to say I was extremely disappointed... possibly the worst book I have ever read in my life! Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars a little far fetched
Starts off OK, but turns into something of a Hollywood Movie, with Russel being the so called Hero of the prison, Complete Rubbish. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars not entierely innocent!!
Even though this book was a good read, it was always in the back of my mind that there is no smoke without fire and he was probably as guilty as hell. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Laughter and misery
This book made it into my Top Ten-list, which makes it one of the best books I have ever read. I compare this with Bukowski's Ham on Rye with the simple English and the tough... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Zed Kane

2.0 out of 5 stars Not all it seems?
I have to confess I thought this book was a great story, but at times I felt that is exactly what it was - a story. Of course I could never say for sure, as I wasn't there. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ms. V. Anderson

4.0 out of 5 stars hells prisoner
I thought this book was very interesting an humouros and thought the guy was an absolute hero
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5.0 out of 5 stars VERY VERY VERY ENTERTAINING
IN OBJECTION TO THE TWO SNOBS BELOW....THIS BOOK IS SUPERB...I HAVE READ THE DAMAGE DONE, FORGET YOU HAD A DAUGHTER ET AL. Read more
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