Ep. 03: The Painted Bird
Powerfully violent and full of symbolism while also being wrapped in controversy.
The Painted Bird
Episode 03 covers one of my favorites, The Painted Bird. This is one of those books that has stuck with me well after reading and is not for the faint of heart. It is one you cannot forget, powerfully violent, and full of symbolism while also being wrapped in controversy.
Further Reading
Article: "Read At Your Own Risk: 27 Of The Darkest Pieces Of Fiction Ever Published"
For Sale: First edition, autographed edition of The Painted Bird
Wikipedia: The Painted Bird
Article: "Jerzy Kosinski’s Traumas, Real and Invented"
Article: "Book vs Film: The Painted Bird"
Movie Review: "The Painted Bird: Torture Porn for Intellectuals"
Movie Review: "The Painted Bird review – grueling descent into the hell of wartime"
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