Birds Without Wings
by Louis de Bernières
Taste attributes: historicaldramaromancewarunsavouryheavyrealisticlinearbig & variedemotive & stirringinjustice/tragedy/vengeancesocial commentaryhuman spirit/resilience/survival
Boxlist takeExpect an emotional, weighty historical novel, grounded rather than fantastical. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: very stirringHow we score
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4.3 / 5
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About This Book
Birds Without Wings is a novel by Louis de Bernières, written in 2004. Narrated by various characters, it tells the tragic love story of Philothei and Ibrahim. It also chronicles the rise of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the 'Father of the Turkish Nation'. The overarching theme of the story covers the impact of religious intolerance, over-zealous nationalism, and the war that often results.
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- Author
- Louis de Bernières
- Published
- 2004
- Pages
- 640
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- Open Library
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