The Birds by Daphne du Maurier

The Birds

Daphne du Maurier with Derek Strange (Narrator)

37 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Penguin Reader Level 2. Book has audio version included.Nat and his family live near the sea. Nat watches the birds over the sea. Suddenly the weather is colder, and there is something strange about the birds. They are angry. They start to attac...

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Community Reviews Summary of 539 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
tense 81%
mysterious 77%
challenging 14%
sad 14%
emotional 11%
adventurous 8%
reflective 6%

Pace

fast 81%
medium 14%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 88% | A mix: 8% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 23% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.8

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