The Thorn Birds
by Colleen McCullough
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Book Reviews of The Thorn Birds
Book Review: Blown Away
Summary: 5 Stars
I first read this book when I was thirteen, and now, four years later I am still taken away by this novel. There are so many subtle ironies and twists that you don't catch them all at once. The story itself is beautiful, in a very twisted sort of way. Pain is a way of life to the Cleary family and all those who come in contact with them. There is nothing that can be protected from fate and from the outback sun. From the deaths of sons to eternal bitterness to passionate love and lust, every human emotion is explored in this novel. The metaphors for life are extrodinary and very delicate. I still quote from this book regulally since it has become, it feels, so real to me. Meggie and her family come alive in your mind when reading this, the characters are so incredably vivid. An amazing read from cover to cover!Book Review: The evils of sacrifice and religion
Summary: 4 Stars
This was a fascinating look at the result of sacrificing your life for religion. For those of us who believe that living a flourishing life here on earth is not only possible, but profoundly moral - this book reconfirms that sacrifice (giving up a greater value for something of lesser or no value) brings guilt, pain, sadness and an overall sense of loss. Beautifully written, this book follows the lives of people consumed with guilt, remorse and hopelessness. From that, they become strong, but happiness eludes them. Many times during my reading of this book I wanted to shout to the characters "I'm happy! You can also be happy! Stop sacrificing, evading and living for false values! Stop hurting yourself and those around you!"This book beautifully shows the destruction of lives caused by religion and sacrifice.
Book Review: This book will change how you see yourself.
Summary: 5 Stars
I was first introduced to The Thorn Birds when the miniseries was run on television for the second time (I believe this was around 1993), and after seeing it, I had to buy the book. This book is captivating and involving. Once you get started, you will not want to stop reading until you've finished. The book is much better than the miniseries in many ways, because you get to know exactly what the characters are thinking and you get to know the characters themselves very well.
The story is tragic, yes, but I think the most tragic thing about it is that we readers cannot live with as much passion and desire and spirit as these incredible characters do every moment of their lives. If you read this book, I doubt you'll be able to look at the world or yourself in the same way again.
Book Review: The Thorn Birds- Great Sweeping drama
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of those classic books, that never get old. I grew up watching the movie, and did not read the book until I was 17. I thought, oh, this is not going to be nearly as good. Quite the opposite! This was such an enriching, lovely drama. Tragic, sure. Yet, there is hope, love, and all things enternal to human lives and love.
Read this book if you are a huge fan of the movie. Its better than the movie in so many ways. You learn more about Mary Carson, you see more of Fee's true character (and her family!!), and why Frank and Paddy are the way they are. Of course, you see in full play Meggie & Father Ralph as they grow up together, and fight the other through love, time, & religion.
So worth your time! I read it at least once a year!!! :)
Book Review: The movie and the book are my all time favorites
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw the mini series first. It had such a lasting and emotional effect on me I had to read the book. The way this book is written, is so moving and the characters really seemed to stand out. I found myself laughing at times while crying others. Even though I have seen the movie and read the book hundreds of times, I still find myself hoping and praying for different outcomes. The book reveals so more information than the book and it fills in alot of gaps. I wish that there was another miniseries to show about more of the earlier lives of the mother and father and maggie's brother's and also, I would like to see more of Richard Chamberlain;s character's upbringing. By far this is the best book written. It should be listed as an American Favorite.