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product_id: 23703248
title: "The Breaking Wave (Vintage International)"
brand: "nevil shute"
price: "A$41"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/23703248-the-breaking-wave-vintage-international
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region: Australia
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# The Breaking Wave (Vintage International)

**Brand:** nevil shute
**Price:** A$41
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Breaking Wave (Vintage International) by nevil shute
- **How much does it cost?** A$41 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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- nevil shute enthusiasts

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## Customer Reviews

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    Sad war story
  

*by A***E on Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2019*

A little too much detail about technical issues during the war at first, but someone with that background would enjoy it. A sad story of two people that couldn’t quite get together. An engaging tale that explores the lives of veterans and their world view.

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    Second Time Around
  

*by B***N on Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2014*

I have been a Nevil Shute fan for a long time and this is a re-read for me. I get so hungry for well written books so to satisfy myself I occasionally go back to a Shute book. He is a master story teller in every way. His books are pure pleasure to read. They hold your interest to the very end and you will often find yourself lamenting that you have come to the end.  I had read this one so long ago that the story seemed very fresh. Nevil Shute is an English author who wrote around the late 30's and 40's. His stories naturally often take place in war torn England. This is the book for you (and any of his others ) if good writing and story telling is calling you. As in many well written books, the characters are beautifully defined and you slowly get drawn into their lives. This story centers on a young women who joins the navy and learns to do very un-lady like tasks such as inspect and clean the large anti aircraft guns aboard the destroyers waiting to return to the front. There is a love interest, suspense, humor and a surprise ending. Enjoy and if this is your first Shute book, I envy you !

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    Nevil Shute, Where Have You Been All My Life?
  

*by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2018*

So subtle. Such beautiful prose. Shute deserves a place in great literature. I also recommend "On The Beach" for a different view of post-nuclear war life. Stick to the Vintage editions of Shute's works. I understand there are a few poorly abridged editions that will disappoint.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-25*