The Painted Bird
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The Painted Bird

Jerzy Kosiński
3.9
27,860 ratings 2,302 reviews
A harrowing story that follows the wanderings of a boy abandoned by his parents during World War II, The Painted Bird is a dark novel that examines the proximity of terror and savagery to innocence and love.
Genres: FictionHistorical FictionClassicsHorrorWarLiteratureHolocaustNovelsWorld War IIPolish Literature
234 Pages

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