Here at last is the sensational sequel to "Papillon" - the great story of escape and adventure that took the world by storm. "Banco" continues the adventures of Henri Charriere - nicknamed 'Papillon' - in Venezuela, where he has finally won his freedom after thirteen years of escape and imprisonment. Despite his resolve to become an honest man, Charriere is soon involved in hair-raising exploits with goldminers, gamblers, bank-robbers and revolutionaries - robbing and being robbed, his lust for life as strong as ever. He also runs night-clubs in Caracas until an earthquake ruins him in 1967 - when he decides to write the book that brings him international fame. Henri Charriere died in 1973 at the age of 66.

Review

This book continues the story where Papillon left off although this is shorter than he original it is no less enthralling. The book deals with life after the penal colony when Papillon has been granted his freedom. The book lacks non of the skill and honestly in writing that the first book had. If you loved the first book then you will need to read this book in order to complete your story. The only criticism that I have of the book is that I believe you could not easily read it as a stand alone book it clearly is a sequel and needs to be read in order.