The Springs of Affection by Maeve Brennan

The Springs of Affection

Maeve Brennan

368 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

These masterly stories trace the patterns of love in three middle-class Dublin families, patterns as intricate and various as Irish lace. "Maeve Brennan's book is full of small miracles," wrote the New York Times Book Review. "The magnificent titl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
sad 100%
tense 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.18

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