The Thorn Birds
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Greta Scacchi
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Critic reviews
"I simply could not put it down. If it hadn't been wrenched from me at mealtimes, I'd have starved." ( Daily Mail)
"A true epic....It's easy to see why this stunning tale has been called the Australian Gone With the Wind." ( Daily Telegraph)
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- Ian Drage
- 09-09-24
what was missing
This was an edited version of the Thorn birds which disappointed me. Not what I expected
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- Hilary A.
- 25-04-24
Disappointed that this was an abridged version
I loved the book and thought I would enjoy listening to it but I was disappointed that this was an abridged version.
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- Sandy Broomfield
- 07-04-19
Need the unabridged version
I loved this series back in the day when it was on tv. I really enjoyed listening to this book and Greta Scacchi narration is great but it’s too short. I would have given 5 stars all round for the full version.
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- Mrs. L. J. Twomey Acc
- 11-10-22
A proper family saga
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, hadn't seen the TV series, I loved the in and outs of the Cleary family, the descriptions of the landscape, the complex characters. slightly icky that Ralph ended up sleeping with Meggie who he'd known since age 10, but hey ho. Highly recommend.
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- Sarah
- 24-11-23
Heartbreak at Drogheda
I remember the series back in the day of love and loss. So great to listen to the story again
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- mark chilver
- 19-02-17
Epic love story
What a great way to spend time. This is a heartbreaking tale. I loved it.
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- Maureen Hynd
- 28-06-22
Prefer the unabridged version
some great parts of the story have been missed out in this abridged version, sad!!!
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- MRS V J WILSON
- 11-12-16
Abridged version
I had not realised this was an abridged version, having read the Thorn Birds 3 times previously - it has always been one of my favourite books, however, I was disappointed that it was not the full version. It was read beautifully - I just wished it had been the full version.
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- Charlotte Hamilton
- 24-04-22
Loved it.
Timeless story, and although it was of its time I think it is still charming.
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- John Pearce
- 24-04-24
Relationships
I read this book many years ago and it was great to listen to this unusual love story once again.
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