Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy

Circle of Friends

Maeve Binchy with René Huigen, Frans Thomése

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 1,672 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
lighthearted 58%
hopeful 45%
funny 43%
relaxing 30%
reflective 26%
inspiring 21%
sad 19%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 4%
dark 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 28%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.93

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