Book · 1977 · Fiction, Romance
The Thorn Birds
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There was Colleen McCulla The Thorn Birds which I remember both the book and the movie being a favorite of my mother.
The best things said about it
And it was a motley crew of books from Danielle Steel to Mary Higgins Clark, to Rosamunde Pilcher, to John I actually remember getting one John Updike book from that rack. Um The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough and just sitting in an Adirondack chair all day without sunscreen.
Why people recommend it
The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough is a sweeping family saga spanning decades in the Australian outback, tracing forbidden love, ambition, and heartbreak across generations. The novel and its famous screen adaptation hold a nostalgic place for many readers. On The Book Review, John Williams recalled the multi-generational epic as a cherished favorite of his mother, noting the enduring cultural footprint left by both the original text and its television adaptation. In a separate episode of the same podcast, Liz Egan reflected on her youth and recalled picking up a copy of Colleen McCullough's bestseller from a public book rack during the summer, vividly remembering spending entire days engrossed in the story while sitting outside in an Adirondack chair. Through these reflections, the novel is remembered not only as a massive commercial success of its era but also as a deeply evocative piece of historical fiction that captured the imaginations of readers through its dramatic storytelling, rich generational scope, and vivid setting, leaving lasting memories for those who encountered the book during formative years or shared an appreciation for classic family dramas.
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John Williams there was Colleen McCulla The Thorn Birds which I remember both the book and the movie being a favorite of… 1
“there was Colleen McCulla The Thorn Birds which I remember both the book and the movie being a favorite of my mother”
Elisabeth Egan And it was a motley crew of books from Danielle Steel to Mary Higgins Clark, to Rosamunde Pilcher, to John… 1
“And it was a motley crew of books from Danielle Steel to Mary Higgins Clark, to Rosamunde Pilcher, to John I actually remember getting one John Updike book from that rack. Um The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough and just sitting in an Adirondack chair all day without sunscreen”
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Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Then you had your little 'Thorn Birds' and the different miniseries and stuff; I mean, it was glorious with big rollouts. You know what?”
“not to mention I'm obsessed with The Thorn Birds I've got to imagine there's been some women in your life who've been like yo father Mike I'm back again for yet another confession”