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Anna and the King (Mass Market Paperback)

by Elizabeth Hand (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)


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Arriving in Siam as governess to the King's royal children, the recently widowed Anna brings with her a fiercely independent spirit, a passion for justice, and a hidden loneliness.

As Anna learns more about her exotic students and their proud, handsome father, the ancient, exotic land of Siam approaches a critical moment in history. fighting to keep his equal -- and more. In Anna and the King, the world will rediscover the "almost true" story of love, loyality, and loss that has moved generations to gentle smiles and bittersweet tears.



About the Author
Elizabeth Hand is the award-winning author of six novels, including Black Light and Waking the Moon, and one short story collection, Last Summer at Mars Hill.

Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: HarperEntertainment (December 8, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061020451
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061020452
  • Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,047,550 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)


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4.0 out of 5 stars Superb, December 25, 1999
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I enjoyed the book (and the movie) immensely. For all those who are still squabbling about the "historical accuracy" of the film, please, just enjoy it as it is. Plenty of films that have claimed "historical accuracy" (aka The Prince of Egypt, Gettysburg) are only about 50% accurate, having been modified with "artistic license." Though Anna and the King might be almost all fiction, it's an incredibly moving story that is a wonderful reprieve from the "sex and violence" movies of our times.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Anna and the King : Novelization, February 28, 2000
I enjoyed the book (and the movie immensely). The scene setting and the flow of the story, including the development of characters are well established. Being a Thai, I have to point out, however, that the story is 95% fiction. But I do believe it will help encourage people to do their own research about Thailand. Good entertainment!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A PERFECT companion to the movie, September 4, 2000
For those of us who have seen 'Anna and the King' (the best movie ever made:) and left the theater wanting more, more, more, go get this book. I did. I'm quite familiar with movie novelazations, and Elizabeth Hand did a great job. Not many can do justice to the movie, or vice versa, but I can't believe how good this book is. It's a MUST for 'Anna' fanatics, because the book details a lot of scenes that had to be cut from the movie for length, gos into what the characters are feeling, describes rooms, everything the screens couldn't show.. I am SO reccomending this to everybody. My copy is worn and tattered now, I carry it around and pretty much have it memorized! Do yourself a favor, 'Anna' fiends such as myself, check this book out!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars BETTER THAN THE MOVIE!
My aunt bought this used for 50 cents from Half Priced Books and gave it to me. I had a hard time getting into the story right away and stoped midway. Read more
Published on December 23, 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars a superb recreation
You may remember Rex Harrison and Irene Dunne or Yul Brynner and Deborah Kerr in the pivotal roles of this story. Read more
Published on February 22, 2004 by Gail Cooke

4.0 out of 5 stars a love story; a British woman falling love with a Siam King
Anna, a British woman came to Siam (old name for Thailand) with her son to teach the Siam King's son English. Read more
Published on June 4, 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Anna and the King
Anna and the King is a great book. Though the story is mainly false, it gives the reader a good example and feeling about what the story is about. Read more
Published on January 3, 2000 by Anna and the King reader

5.0 out of 5 stars More than a required book for me
I'm an 8th grader who had to read a historical fiction book. i chose this one just because i like to read books and then go see their movies. i really enjoyed it. Read more
Published on January 2, 2000 by rachele

1.0 out of 5 stars Fun, but False
Enjoy this book, and the movie, if you like, but please, please, please, don/t think for a minute that it's "Almost true. Read more
Published on December 18, 1999 by Steve Rosse

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