Reviews

Evening Class by Maeve Binchy

juneuk's review against another edition

5.0

There are many different types of books, for different times and situations. Sometimes I want to be informed,enlightened,or challenged...and sometimes I want to 'comfort read', much as I might want to 'comfort eat' some chocolate or a delicious cake. This book is perfect for just such a time. Hot bath, nightie and fluffy dressing gown, slippers, hot chocolate..and a great big dose of Maeve Binchy...heavenly. This story of the various characters attending Italian classes at night school is heart warming and uplifting. Doubt it would win any literary accolades, but it won my heart..

rachellynnmcguire's review against another edition

4.0

Hated it for the first 43 pages, but I loved it by the end. So glad I stuck with it

lbast's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

jmarchek's review against another edition

5.0

One of my favorite stories from one of my favorite authors.

michelehoward's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this one, the main character was more personable than any I've read so far. Still too many characters and I did get a little lost in some parts, but the story made up for that.

takeahike's review against another edition

Read far too long ago to rate.

blancha's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

ashleyjean6's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

This is a favorite book, a comfort book. As usual the author writes shirt stories centering on a different character which weave in and out and loosely together to for a whole novel. It's a happy ending, much of the strings, though not all, neatly tied up. It's set in Ireland, but learning Italian and travel to Italy is central to the story. I think it's about found family and taking chances on new things no matter where you may be in life. It's never too late to learn something new, have an adventure, or love someone. 

marschwartz's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

saltynuts's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

3.75

I love to romanticize Italy, sue me. It's my first time encountering a change in perspectives instead of chapters so that's new. It's a good shut-your-brain-off read, no need to be so crazy about everything. It actually fits what I've been wanting in a book with the state of life right now.