The Thorn Birds
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Greta Scacchi
About this listen
'A true epic . . . this stunning tale has been called the Australian Gone With the Wind' DAILY MAIL
'One of the biggest-selling, most widely read books in the history of fiction' OBSERVER
In the rugged Australian Outback, three generations of Clearys live through joy and sadness, bitter defeat and magnificent triumph - driven by their dreams, sustained by remarkable strength of character and torn by dark passions, violence and a scandalous family legacy of forbidden love.
It is a poignant love story, a powerful epic of struggle and sacrifice, a celebration of individuality and spirit. Most of all, it is the story of the Clearys' only daughter, Meggie, who can never possess the man she so desperately adores - Ralph de Bricassart. Ralph will rise from parish priest to the inner circles of the Vatican . . . but his passion for Meggie will follow him all the days of his life.
A timeless epic romance - a battle between faith and the heart.©1977 Colleen McCullough (P)2007 Hachette Audio
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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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- H
- 02-03-19
Already listening again!
I remember seeing clips on the tv years ago when my mother was entranced by the story - and now I understand the appeal. Multi-dimensional characters and fabulous descriptions of scenery create a sense of complete immersion into the actions and emotions of the characters. Greta Scacchi's narration is smooth, modulated and engaged and an absolute delight to listen to.
Looking forward to hearing more from both author and narrator.
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- Mrs alison friday
- 14-08-23
A joy
Absolutely loved this - a recommendation of the queens platinum jubilee book list - from around the world authors. To listen once is not enough. Tomorrow I will begin again.
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- Mrs J R Edwards
- 28-12-23
The Thornbirds
The Thornbirds doesn't disapoint. I loved it, just as I had remembered it decades ago.
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