The Painted Bird by Jerzy Kosinski
"The Painted Bird" is a dark and harrowing novel set in Eastern Europe during World War II. The story follows a young, unnamed boy of unknown ethnicity who is sent by his parents to live in a remote village for safety. However, he is instead subjected to brutal violence, abuse, and superstition by the superstitious peasants. The book explores themes of survival, human cruelty, and the loss of innocence in the face of war and hatred.
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- Published
- 1965
- Nationality
- Polish
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 234
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.6)
- Alternate Titles
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- Den Målade Fågeln
- Malowany Ptak
- O Pássaro Pintado
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This book is on the following 8 lists:
- 16th on Edmonton's Top 100 (Edmonton Journal)
- 507th on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- 4035th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 100 Best 20th-Century American Books (Hungry Mind Review)
- An Expert's 200-Book List (The Detroit Free Press)
- Horror: The 100 Best Books ("Horror: The 100 Best Books" Book by Stephen Jones (Editor) and Kim Newman (Editor))
- TIME Magazine All Time 100 Novels (TIME Magazine)