Books
by Maeve Binchy
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A Week in Winter |
Binchy's final novel has all her familiar trademarks including warmth and humour. It's an easy but intriguing read which tells a very interesting story of people and their lives, with first-rate descriptions of all the characters and the wild Irish countryside. It also shows the resilience of women when they are determined to succeed in a totally different working world to that from which they came.
(Shirley Williams - bwl 73 Summer 2014) |
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Light a Penny Candle |
This is a light novel with very serious and interesting overtones. A deep and lasting friendship is made between two young girls when one, an evacuee from London's blitz, goes to stay with a turbulent Catholic family in Ireland. The Catholic background presents most interesting moral and religious problems. Written with wit and warm compassion, it is a fine story, entertaining, worth while and just the thing for travel and vacation.
(Kathie Somerwil Ayrton - bwl 13 April 2002) |
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Minding Frankie |
Binchy's heartwarming, moral and optimistic novels - often set around the same places and people (which makes for instant recognition and a great deal of cosiness) - could all be put under the heading of 'human'. Although hardly important literature, this is no chick lit. Her insight, objectivity, sense of humour and easy style makes this author a real boon when tired, or travelling, or just in need of something lighter. This new novel is certainly up to standard.
(Kathie Somerwil Ayrton - bwl 60 Spring 2011) |
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