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It's a hit!

I was not familiar with Maeve Binchy nor that this was an Oprah selection. My sister bought it for me when I requested any books to satiate my thir... (show more)

I was not familiar with Maeve Binchy nor that this was an Oprah selection. My sister bought it for me when I requested any books to satiate my thirst for English language material while I was living in Japan. Honestly, I think she chose it because it was so long and she thought it would hold me over.

Binchy is a lovely writer. I can hear the Irish accents and visualize the scenes vividly as I read. I remember being amused that while I felt the outsider at first (not being Irish and all), by the time the Americans were introduced, they felt "foreign" to me. The characters grow on you, each woman eliciting sympathy no matter their station. By the time the "swap" happens in the story, there's lovely anticipation that there is still so much left of the novel!

[I failed to realize it had been made into a movie. Instead, I thought the recent flick, "The Holiday" might've been based on this.] (show less)

 

 

by Facebook-användare

No, it's a flop!

I read Binchy's books when I feel like giving my brain a rest. This was no different. I felt the characters were too old in this one for me to id... (show more)

I read Binchy's books when I feel like giving my brain a rest. This was no different. I felt the characters were too old in this one for me to identify with as well as some of her other books. The premise felt contrived and exhausting at times. That said, I read the whole thing. (show less)

 

 

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  Maeve Binchy had a way of really captivating me within this book. I wasn't expecting too much because I had never heard of this author before, but she caught me . . . . hook, line and sinker. I went through the the ups and downs of life with the character. This book was so relatable that I had a very hard time putting it down. There were so many story lines that I fell into and really liked them all. I wanted to know how it was all going to come to together and end. This book really captured ... (show more)

  Maeve Binchy had a way of really captivating me within this book. I wasn't expecting too much because I had never heard of this author before, but she caught me . . . . hook, line and sinker. I went through the the ups and downs of life with the character. This book was so relatable that I had a very hard time putting it down. There were so many story lines that I fell into and really liked them all. I wanted to know how it was all going to come to together and end. This book really captured me and couldn't put it down. I highly recommend it. (show less)

   

   

  by Heather Higgins on Sep 29, 2009 at 03:50PM

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  I have only recently started to read Maeve Binchy. I had previously avoided her books thinking they weren't my style. But after reading Quentins I know my assumption has been very wrong.
  I couldnt wait to start Tara Road and I wasn't disappointed.
  I loved the character of Ria and I could relate to all of the characters round here.
  My allegiances kept changing through the book but they never left Ria.
  Not sure about the house swap. I know they happen now but it seemed a bit contrived.
  I... (show more)

  I have only recently started to read Maeve Binchy. I had previously avoided her books thinking they weren't my style. But after reading Quentins I know my assumption has been very wrong.
  I couldnt wait to start Tara Road and I wasn't disappointed.
  I loved the character of Ria and I could relate to all of the characters round here.
  My allegiances kept changing through the book but they never left Ria.
  Not sure about the house swap. I know they happen now but it seemed a bit contrived.
  I'll definitely be looking for more Maeve Binchy.
  This has been a revelation and a really good read. (show less)

   

   

  by Facebook-användare on Jun 29, 2009 at 10:18PM

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