Very interesting characters
Jan ZZZ
06-06-2024
Since I have just been to Ireland, I am enjoying reading Irish books. This really was interesting to me and I love all the different character.
Escape the news and enjoy some tea and scones
"anonymous"
21-10-2023
Really, Maeve Binchy is a tonic. Whenever I am overwhelmed by the worries of life, I pick up one of her books and they never disappoint. This is one of her better ones. Enjoy.
Reliable storyteller
KAEcamb
25-07-2023
Maeve Binchy is a comfortable and reliable author. This novel revolves around the Stone House in a small town called Stoneybridge on the west coast of Ireland. The scenery is incredible, the townsfolk are mostly friendly, and people come and go, loving and learning as they travel through life.
Another enjoyable Maeve Binchy book.
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Gussie in Texas
18-12-2022
I enjoyed this book immensely. From the very start the characters drew me in and took me along on their journeys. I couldn’t put the book down and at the same time didn’t want it to end. An impossible situation to be sure. I will read more of this author; and very soon.
Bookmark function
Ifwisheswerehorses
18-12-2022
Had to stop reading as iPhone continually inserts red bookmarks as I scroll through text. Bk longer using iBooks— no way to disable bookmarks.
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sometimers3
27-02-2021
Every book I’ve read by Maeve Binchy has been wonderful. All of the endings are pure joy.
Awesome!!
12Shar12T
27-02-2021
Like taking a vacation but you control the time . Life stops when you put down the book and when you begin to read the vacation starts up again ! Wonderful
Loved this book!
Sleepy2079
27-02-2021
The characters are rounded and real. The setting is a character as well. This is written by an excellent author at the top of her game. Everything fits as the characters interact.
Truly Charming
SDWill
29-12-2018
What a truly charming, sophisticated novel. Deceptive in its superficial simplicity, it nonetheless delivers deep satisfaction and affection.
The end of an era.
Kmom4kids
11-05-2015
I have read all of Maeve Binchys works and I will truly miss her story's. Her characters are brought to life. You feel their sorrow and happiness. She has made all her characters like your family,friends and neighbors. Time to re-read and treasure her gift to us. She was blessed with an amazing talent and we were lucky she shared it with us. Bet she is busy writing stories for us to read in our afterlife. God Bless you Maeve,your readers will certainly miss you.
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Julies254
18-08-2013
Oh how I will miss her writings. This story, like all her others, leaves you feeling as though the characters are all close personal friends. I did not want the book to end, but I was so well acquainted with their lives that I half expect to travel to the cliffs of West Ireland and pick up where the book ends. Thank you Maeve Binchy for introducing me to your world. Heaven is a richer place for your presence.
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Flaming Gorge
27-06-2013
A wonder story reflecting Ireland and its culture. Great character development. Pure joyful entertainment.
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Class Sea
02-06-2013
I would love to have another series of all the people in the Hotel.
Heartwarming
AnkeJamil
05-05-2013
Unable to put this book down. I loved how the stories moved on from person to person and the story as a whole moved on. Very, very good.
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Sheba7772005
16-04-2013
This was a very heart warming and touching novel. I loved the realism this author created with fictional characters who face life's challenges like many of the readers who get the chance to pick up this book. Thought provoking, along with a strong sense that we truly do not walk this journey of life alone.
Fantastic book
Abumer
15-04-2013
As always Maeve Binchy delivered a human story full of vivid characters. It is very sad for the readers to realize this is her last book. Rest in peace a great writer.
Same Old
Calwickstrom
12-04-2013
Too many characters and no depth. Was happy to finish it
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ShannoncAK
01-04-2013
A wonderful work, final triumph for a talented writer - we will miss you Maeve Binchy!
Each of the characters is woven into the landscapes of their lives, and ultimately into Stone House and Stonybridge, like a fine old tapestry. No detail is wasted, no thought left dangling. Reminds me of "The Bridge at San Luis Rey" but with a much more pleasant outcome. Binchy is one of my favorites, worth every minute of time I steal from 'obligation' to enjoy!
Excellent
Hannahls73
31-03-2013
It's been a long time since I've read one of her books - and I'm so glad I decided to read this one. She was a truly gifted storyteller and will be remembered.
Disappointing
Dirsten
27-03-2013
Fairly typical Binchy book, except the character development was lacking. I ended the book feeling like the story wasn't over. Very disappointing end to an amazing author's library.
super boring
bwoj39
25-03-2013
this book was so boring! there was no plot. it was frustrating because it had such great potential. the author really took the time to develop the characters and the setting...and then nothing happened to them!
The final book
Ak grrl
24-03-2013
Another outstanding book! Sadly, I couldn't help think about how much I will miss her books. every one of her books were fabulous. i think she was at her best with the later ones, weaving the stories and people together. It was a delight to run across characters again in later books, made me track down the old book and reread it. The lives she painted were so rich and real, I can't believe there won't be another book.
RIP you were great and you are missed.
Interesting
Taken ghyv
23-03-2013
I like Maeve Binchy, but this book was "okay". It's broken up sort of into vignettes of the characters without much plot. The narrative is good, but the book ends suddenly. I wished I'd checked it out from the library instead of paying for it.
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Mississippi Lass
20-03-2013
I am astounded by the shallow thinking (and I use that word loosely!) by some of the FIVE negative reviews out of a few hundred!
OF COURSE she spent lots of time developing each character, but if one reads an entire Binchey it becomes obvious to MOST literate people that she is developing multiple characters in a masterful way while she focuses primarily on one. One must back up and see "the big picture" and then, recognize how beautifully she weaves together all the individuals into a cohesive story that is realistic without focusing on just the dark side of life.
I suggest that dissatisfied readers stick to nonfiction until you are sufficiently schooled in the techniques of writing and reading fiction to be able to read it with some degree of creativity.
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Rory54321
20-03-2013
I loved this book and it's characters! I shall miss Maeve's books.
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Oklahoma Reader
18-03-2013
A lovely read. Hated for it to end:)
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Miss Didiah
18-03-2013
Each work by Maeve Binchey has been exceptional ! I am a devoted reader of her work. Her characters are friends that I can't wait to see how their lives evolve. Read every book, you will enjoy! She will be sincerely missed!
Predictable but enjoyable
DBecker607
17-03-2013
Acceptable prose, a bit light weight, a quick read. Too many characters with short tales, som whose stories are just not of interest. It's an OK book, very hackneyed, alas.
Not the worst book I've ever read
Passepartout
16-03-2013
Because it was so awful I gave up reading it.
My usual approach to buying books is to read the first few pages. If the author can't impress me in a few pages then it's a very bad sign. I would never in a million years buy this book on this basis.
This book was our nascent book club's first title, and I assumed it would be at minimum well-written if not especially interesting. (My tastes usually run towards non-fiction, science fiction, and a few bits of crime fiction, but I am not complaining about the book being boring. Although it is.
This book reads like a description of a story instead of an actual story. Instead of conversations we get rough descriptions of conversations. Instead of descriptions of people or things we get references to things. Characters not only lack deep personalities (Chicky's family is populated entirely with cardboard stereotypes from Irish Central casting) but the vaguest sense of reality. is he tall or short? Is she old or young? Educated? Smart? Funny?
None of this is enigmatic, it's just vague. I don't want to turn the page and find put, in part because after fifty pages the reader knows he/she isn't going to find out anything, and in part because I just don't care.
The seventy odd pages of Chicky's life left me wondering "I wonder when we're going to stop skipping over stuff and get to the story?" Then it ended. It's possible all the dangling threads (all, um, one or two of them) from Chicky's section will blossom into intricate consequences later, but I just don't care.
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MidwestBrunetteBarbie
15-03-2013
Great book with in-depth character detail. I would like to have known what happened to Walter or have his future integrated into the ending. That part left me slightly unfulfilled as a reader. Overall, good book.
Beautiful book
uprise24
10-03-2013
What a lovely surprise this was! Didn't expect much from the start, but I enjoyed the rich chacterizations so much and it was a good read all the way through. The bonus was we had recently visited. Ireland and were familiar with the cliffs of moher and some of the other references. So sorry to read of the author's passing but I will read her other books. Enjoy!
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Peg1gy
10-03-2013
Oh, to know these sweet, sweet stories are over forever----so sad. Just easy to read, heart touching, entrancing books. I love A Week, loved the people, and wish I could go there is afternoon. Thank you, Mayeve, for years of pleasure.
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DMINTL
05-03-2013
Sweet story, nice characters but certainly not a page-turner. Rather dull, kept waiting for something that never came.
Beautiful
Jaz wife
03-03-2013
Great stories... Lovely characters a true human spirit book... Love it!
Forced ending
Nansig
28-02-2013
Good story. Interesting characters. But ending felt forced and left me hanging
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Minna jean
28-02-2013
This book weaves wonderful characters lives together with humor and poignant life situations. Some of the characters and locations of her previous books appear, but this new cast of characters are just as likely to leave impressions on your heart as all of her others. This is truly a wonderful end, if we have to have an end, and to celebrate Maeve's contributions to our own appreciation of life.
Another Great book!!
Ampm2012
26-02-2013
Another great book by an equally great writer. It's sad that this was Maeve's last book before she passed away. However, her legacy lives on & her wonderful stories will be around forever! A wonderful tale of strangers brought together in a way only Ms. Binchy could do. Excellent book!!! <3
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LovetheBirdsbutwhere'sthegoldeneggs
19-02-2013
Another wonderful book by Maeve Binchy....It makes me so sad to know there won't be any more of her magical stories coming my way.
