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The Birds and Other Stories by Daphne du Maurier

3 reviews

questingnotcoasting's review against another edition

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dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

There are six stories in this collection and while The Birds is definitely the best, I did enjoy all of them. I've read a few of her short stories before and these were similarly dark and atmospheric in tone. I really enjoy her writing and now I'm trying to decide which of her novels to read next. 

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btrz7's review

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5


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smithreads's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


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