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 2,707 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
sad 64%
dark 50%
challenging 39%
tense 39%
adventurous 17%
inspiring 14%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
mysterious 5%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 46% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, War, GoreModerate
Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Sexual contentMinor
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 2,707 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
sad 64%
dark 50%
challenging 39%
tense 39%
adventurous 17%
inspiring 14%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
mysterious 5%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 46% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, War, GoreModerate
Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Sexual contentMinor
Suicidal thoughts