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The China Bird (Paperback)

by Bryony Doran (Author)
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  • Paperback: 360 pages
  • Publisher: Bookline & Thinker Ltd (20 April 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 095556302X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0955563027
  • Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.8 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 167,142 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Hovers like an insistent moth around the edges of your
consciousness, quietly insisting that you turn just one
more page.
--The Book Bag


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Winner of the Hookline Novel Competition
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The China Bird, 26 April 2009
By Rachel Carruthers (Nottingham, UK) - See all my reviews
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The China Bird drew me in from the first chapter. You really feel like you know and care for the characters who unfold their lives and tender hidden memories to you. If you're a busy person this is a great book you can put down and get straight back into, however I couldn't put it down, it had me hook-line and sinker.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The China Bird, 3 Sep 2009
By Sally Winter (Sheffield) - See all my reviews
This is an intricately plotted novel, whose characters stay in your mind long after you have finished reading. The book explores themes of acceptance and intolerance of difference and the damage caused by searching for unrealistic perfection. Ultimately optimistic, the story shows that with courage it is possible to open yourself up to new experiences at any stage of life.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars sensitive exploration of disability, 4 Jun 2009
I raced through this book, both wanting to 'see what happens', and yet not wanting it to end, because I was enjoying it so much. The portrayal of a person with a disability was superb, as Edward displayed both fiesty characteristics not often associated with a person with a disability, challenging others with their prejudice and yet also reverting to self pity and defensiveness, putting his both strangers and his young friend Angela in turmoil as to how to approach him. Bryony Doran has captured a most unusual and complex relationship in this story and I cant wait to read her next book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent and unusual novel
I really got drawn into this novel. It's about the relationship between a man with a deformed spine, who has lived a quiet and rather repressed life, with a talented female art... Read more
Published 13 days ago by Anne Garage

5.0 out of 5 stars The China Bird is a seriously good book
The China Bird was recommended to me by a colleague as an excellent example of characterisation, how right she was! Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars This bird flies!
Bryony Doran's China Bird defies categorisation. It is very well written in a detailed literary fashion, but it is also quite sexy - or so it seemed to this reader. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Hushwing

5.0 out of 5 stars Immensely Satisfying First Novel
What a fantastic first novel from Bryony Doran. This story of three beautifully and convincingly drawn characters was a joy to read and had me hooked right from the start. Read more
Published 5 months ago by A. Leigh

5.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing book
The China Bird This is an intriguing book to read and immediately appealing to the reader. My high level of interest and engagement was sustained throughout and, especially... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jane Louth

5.0 out of 5 stars The China Bird
I have just finished reading this book, it is beautifully written and so easily readable. The characters are so real, I didn't want the story to end. Read more
Published 5 months ago by K. J. Astbury

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should read this book
The China Bird is an absolute page turner. The characters are so realistic you feel like you are really there with them. Read more
Published 5 months ago by sara j harding

5.0 out of 5 stars The China Bird
Loved this book. The subject is unusual, but very sensitively and thoughtfully addressed,the characters are all very believable and realistic, so the story knits together in a... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Max Airey

5.0 out of 5 stars The China bird- wonderful imagery
A very moving and sensitive book. I read a lot of books but to be honest rarely does a story and imagery stay with me so strongly as the China Bird... Read more
Published 6 months ago by AM Lewis

5.0 out of 5 stars A rare bird of sensitivity, honesty and emotion
This is one of the most sensitive and well-discoursed novels I have picked up in a age. After the first few short chapters the characters became unfeasably real, living in the... Read more
Published 6 months ago by William E. Allerton

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