Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy, Frans Thomése, René Huigen

722 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction romance lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Big, generous-hearted Benny and the elfin Eve Malone have been best friends growing up in sleepy Knockglen. Their one thought is to get to Dublin, to university and to freedom...On their first day at University College, Dublin, the inseparable pai...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,662 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
lighthearted 59%
hopeful 47%
funny 45%
relaxing 28%
reflective 26%
inspiring 21%
sad 16%
adventurous 4%
mysterious 4%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 23%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.93

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