--- product_id: 56071870 title: "The Thorn Birds (Virago Modern Classics)" price: "€ 26.02" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/56071870-the-thorn-birds-virago-modern-classics store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # The Thorn Birds (Virago Modern Classics) **Price:** € 26.02 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Thorn Birds (Virago Modern Classics) - **How much does it cost?** € 26.02 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/56071870-the-thorn-birds-virago-modern-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy The Thorn Birds (Virago Modern Classics) by McCullough, Colleen, Binchy, Maeve (ISBN: 9781844084470) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: The Thorn Bird Carries On Singing Until Death - The Thorn Birds was written by Australian novelist Colleen McCoullough, who sadly died 29 January 2015, aged 77. It has sold over 30 million copies worldwide and was adapted into a TV series in 1983. It is an epic tale spanning the years 1915 to 1969, following three generations of the Cleary family from their humble beginnings in New Zealand to the home of a wealthy yet elderly family member in Australia. The novel is predominantly based at this fictional Australian Sheep Farm, Drogheda and the family encounter many difficulties, including bereavements, incarceration, affairs, the Second World War and such forth. It is interesting to see how the generations change and adapt and every generation of Cleary woman seems that little bit happier, freer and more content than the last, perhaps. I could not put this book down and believe men and women alike would enjoy and benefit from reading it. As well as containing a lot of fascinating information about the Australian's wildlife and culture, it contains valuable historical references such as Australia's role in the defeating of Hitler in WWII. More significant for me however was the novel's approach to love, so real, genuine, honest and refreshing. It truly is a masterpiece and even considering the novels' enormous 692 pages I didn't want it to end. I would like to read more Australian novelists' works as well as the rest of Colleen McCollough's, including, 'An Indecent Obsession'. You will love the story of the Thorn Bird, so magnificently sad; yet beautiful. Review: Excellent book - Excellent brand new book in Excellent quality box. Very quick delivery too ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 41,291 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 285 in Family Sagas 649 in Women's Literary Fiction (Books) 779 in Fiction Classics (Books) | | Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (16,123) | | Dimensions | 13.3 x 3.9 x 19.9 cm | | ISBN-10 | 1844084477 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1844084470 | | Item weight | 465 g | | Language | English | | Part of series | The Thorn Birds | | Print length | 592 pages | | Publication date | 2 Aug. 2007 | | Publisher | Virago | ## Images ![The Thorn Birds (Virago Modern Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PB9roU34L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Thorn Bird Carries On Singing Until Death *by L***X on 29 October 2015* The Thorn Birds was written by Australian novelist Colleen McCoullough, who sadly died 29 January 2015, aged 77. It has sold over 30 million copies worldwide and was adapted into a TV series in 1983. It is an epic tale spanning the years 1915 to 1969, following three generations of the Cleary family from their humble beginnings in New Zealand to the home of a wealthy yet elderly family member in Australia. The novel is predominantly based at this fictional Australian Sheep Farm, Drogheda and the family encounter many difficulties, including bereavements, incarceration, affairs, the Second World War and such forth. It is interesting to see how the generations change and adapt and every generation of Cleary woman seems that little bit happier, freer and more content than the last, perhaps. I could not put this book down and believe men and women alike would enjoy and benefit from reading it. As well as containing a lot of fascinating information about the Australian's wildlife and culture, it contains valuable historical references such as Australia's role in the defeating of Hitler in WWII. More significant for me however was the novel's approach to love, so real, genuine, honest and refreshing. It truly is a masterpiece and even considering the novels' enormous 692 pages I didn't want it to end. I would like to read more Australian novelists' works as well as the rest of Colleen McCollough's, including, 'An Indecent Obsession'. You will love the story of the Thorn Bird, so magnificently sad; yet beautiful. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book *by C***E on 26 January 2026* Excellent brand new book in Excellent quality box. Very quick delivery too ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, not fantastic *by F***R on 13 August 2016* I wanted to love this book, because the concept is fantastic, but it kept "missing" for me, which exasperated me somewhat. If you imagine this is the story of a girl and her love for a priest you are wrong. It's a long-winded saga, and that relationship is only a small part of the story. It's too long by a few hundred pages as there isn't enough in it. It rambles on at the end. I'm not sure why we even needed the Justine/ Dane/ Rainer stuff. It makes an untidy end. I love books with a powerful sense of place, and you certainly get that with the outback parts. I don't think the twins going to war was necessary to document in detail, as it didn't push the story on. There was too much of the Vatican too, I felt, as I get annoyed when a book so centred in place suddenly moves elsewhere. Overall the style is fine and easy to read. There are a few clunky word choices, but you always get those. I found the changes of POV from one paragraph to another were confusing: Towards the end we have a paragraph about Justine in London, and the next is from Meggie's POV in Australia. I thought it was somewhat odd that not one of the Cleary men married. I realise they would not meet many people where they live, but perhaps one of the twins could have met someone while away at war. It seems to be a sexless, rather sterile family (Meggie's generation). I did not take to any of the characters, except perhaps Dane. This sounds a negative review. It's not. I read it quickly and I give it four stars. If it was a dish (I know this is pretentious) I would say it needs seasoning. There was just something missing from what could have been am incredible, powerful story of love, God, morals etc. I would have preferred less of a saga, and more of a shorter love story, kept tighter with more tension. I do realise that styles have changed over the last 30 odd years and maybe that is it: it is simply dated. Having said all this, I reckon I will read it again, and I recommend it. Just don't expect an overwhelming tortured love story. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Thorn Birds (Virago Modern Classics) - The Touch: a powerful, sweeping family saga from the international bestselling author of The Thorn Birds - Morgan's Run: a breathtaking and absorbing family saga from the international bestselling author of The Thorn Birds --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/56071870-the-thorn-birds-virago-modern-classics](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/56071870-the-thorn-birds-virago-modern-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*