worldofbooks's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0
Great bookÂ
onioons's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.25
kingfan30's review
3.0
Village life! I don't know my fellow villagers as well as the characters in this book know each other, probably because we only moved six months ago. Each part focuses on a particular character from the village, and runs through their life in the village. It is a good example of other people thinking they know what goes on behind closed doors, but in actual fact they don't always have a clue. The stories all connect up but it does feel like a lot of ground is covered to tell each persons story.
sweet_ness's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
craftyangie's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. I expected it to be more of a romance novel - I am so glad it wasn't. Not normally something I would choose but I liked it.
bernab's review against another edition
3.0
A classical Meave Binchy book with sensitive and caring characters. It is not a page turner but a sweet book.