Here's what book group judges had to say
about The China Bird:
"A very enjoyable read – I was with the
characters throughout and wanted to
know what happened to them."
Clapham Library Reading Group
"A fascinating read showing realistic
reactions to disability and Edward’s
emotions. The painting and drawing of
Edward by Angela added considerably to
the defining of their characters and
sustained interest throughout."
South Woodford Library Reading Group
about The China Bird:
"A very enjoyable read – I was with the
characters throughout and wanted to
know what happened to them."
Clapham Library Reading Group
"A fascinating read showing realistic
reactions to disability and Edward’s
emotions. The painting and drawing of
Edward by Angela added considerably to
the defining of their characters and
sustained interest throughout."
South Woodford Library Reading Group
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Lovereading.com said:
"I enjoyed the novel immensely and
found it both deeply uplifting too."
"I enjoyed the novel immensely and
found it both deeply uplifting too."
The China Bird was chosen by reading groups to win the
2008 Hookline Novel Competition
2008 Hookline Novel Competition
£8.99
Robert Burdock, a book blogger who loves good
books, said:
"In a nutshell, Doran's The China Bird is a real
triumph, a literary classic which should be, and
must be, eagerly consumed by readers of all
tastes."
books, said:
"In a nutshell, Doran's The China Bird is a real
triumph, a literary classic which should be, and
must be, eagerly consumed by readers of all
tastes."
When a young art student begs to draw
Edward, he is dubious but flattered. But the
attention wakens him from years of apathy, and
he begins to feel emotions he cannot suppress.
This tale of secrecy, love and eventual
understanding explores our perceptions of
beauty.
Edward, he is dubious but flattered. But the
attention wakens him from years of apathy, and
he begins to feel emotions he cannot suppress.
This tale of secrecy, love and eventual
understanding explores our perceptions of
beauty.
The Book Bag says The China Bird:
"Hovers like an insistent moth around the edges of your
consciousness, quietly insisting that you turn just one
more page."
"Hovers like an insistent moth around the edges of your
consciousness, quietly insisting that you turn just one
more page."
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