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meli65's review against another edition
3.0
I had low expectations for this book (mostly due to snobbery on my part) and was pleasantly surprised. Happy endings all around, nice to read during hard times.
s_melly's review against another edition
4.0
Few things are more refreshing in a NE Ohio summer than a break in the humidity and a Maeve Binchy book! I really enjoyed this one. It is another charming Ireland tale.
abookishaffair's review against another edition
4.0
Perhaps it's my love for the Italian language but this book has been my favorite Maeve Binchy book so far. It tells the story of many people from all walks of life coming together to take Italian lessons in the evening at a local high school.
In typical Binchy fashion, each person in the class has their story told. Some of them are more interesting than others. Lorenzo and Kathy and Fran's were my favorite. This is truly a book about people.
In typical Binchy fashion, each person in the class has their story told. Some of them are more interesting than others. Lorenzo and Kathy and Fran's were my favorite. This is truly a book about people.
lisagray68's review against another edition
3.0
My Secret Santa over at Library Thing bought me this book for Christmas. I have no earthly idea why they would think I would like such a thing if they looked over my library!! Anyway, I used to read Maeve Binchy back in my 20's, so it made me feel younger! And of course a nice brainless read for Christmas vacation. Not terrible, but I don't think you'll see me reading another one!
sarahswarbrick's review against another edition
4.0
A story that revolves around the people in an evening class. Each chapter is from a different person's perspective. The stories of the characters intertwine in interesting ways, leading to a small town, almost timeless feel to the story.
hugh's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely loved this. I was expecting twee old-fashioned wholesomeness, and there is plenty of that, but much more too! The story follows all the people's lives touched by this Italian class, how their decisions and changes weave together. But also, it deals with a huge amount of social change and how the different characters cope, and it's kinda wonderful how they all find what a happy ending is for them, that it's not all "everyone finds their pre-ordained partner and gets married".
Also, Connie is totally asexual and I love her.
Also, Connie is totally asexual and I love her.
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