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110 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780573112058
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Samuel French Ltd
Publication date: 19 July 2016
Description
Based on Sebastian Faulks's international bestselling novel, Birdsong tells the story of a soldier haunted by his past. As a young man, Stephen Wraysford was caught up in an all-consuming love affair in Amiens, France. As the First World War unfol...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,688 reviews
Moods
sad 72%
reflective 59%
dark 57%
tense 43%
challenging 41%
adventurous 20%
informative 15%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 42% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, War, DeathModerate
Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Child deathMinor
Suicidal thoughts110 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780573112058
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Samuel French Ltd
Publication date: 19 July 2016
Description
Based on Sebastian Faulks's international bestselling novel, Birdsong tells the story of a soldier haunted by his past. As a young man, Stephen Wraysford was caught up in an all-consuming love affair in Amiens, France. As the First World War unfol...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,688 reviews
Moods
sad 72%
reflective 59%
dark 57%
tense 43%
challenging 41%
adventurous 20%
informative 15%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 42% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, War, DeathModerate
Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Child deathMinor
Suicidal thoughts