BOOK BRIEF

The Earthquake Bird

Susanna Jones
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The Earthquake Bird

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

Book Brief

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Susanna Jones

The Earthquake Bird

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Japanese Literature
Setting

Tokyo, Japan • 1980s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Earthquake Bird by Susanna Jones follows a British woman, Lucy Fly, living in Tokyo. She becomes entangled in a murder investigation when a fellow expatriate, Lily Bridges, is found dead. The narrative explores themes of memory, identity, and cultural displacement as Lucy grapples with past traumas and her complex relationships amidst the bustling backdrop of Japan.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.8

2,256 ratings

50%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Earthquake Bird by Susanna Jones is praised for its atmospheric setting and psychological depth, offering a haunting exploration of identity and cultural dislocation. However, some critics find the pacing slow and the plot occasionally predictable. Overall, the novel provides a gripping, nuanced mystery that resonates emotionally.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Earthquake Bird?

A reader who enjoys The Earthquake Bird by Susanna Jones likely appreciates psychological thrillers with atmospheric settings, complex character studies, and a touch of mystery. Fans of The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins or Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn may find this novel engaging.

3.8

2,256 ratings

50%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Japanese Literature
Setting

Tokyo, Japan • 1980s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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