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673 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061990472
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Publication date: 11 May 2010
Description
The Thorn Birds is a robust, romantic saga of a singular family, the Clearys. It begins in the early part of this century, when Paddy Cleary moves his wife, Fiona, and their seven children to Drogheda, the vast Australian sheep station owned by hi...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,488 reviews
Moods
sad 58%
reflective 55%
adventurous 37%
challenging 20%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 13%
dark 12%
tense 11%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
lighthearted 5%
funny 3%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Misogyny, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
War, Fire/Fire injury, Child deathMinor
Animal death, Abandonment, Animal cruelty
673 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061990472
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Publication date: 11 May 2010
Description
The Thorn Birds is a robust, romantic saga of a singular family, the Clearys. It begins in the early part of this century, when Paddy Cleary moves his wife, Fiona, and their seven children to Drogheda, the vast Australian sheep station owned by hi...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,488 reviews
Moods
sad 58%
reflective 55%
adventurous 37%
challenging 20%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 13%
dark 12%
tense 11%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
lighthearted 5%
funny 3%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Misogyny, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
War, Fire/Fire injury, Child deathMinor
Animal death, Abandonment, Animal cruelty