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3.46 AVERAGE
3.46 AVERAGE
Enjoyed the first section about the riders on the lilac bus and the way the stories intertwined. The 2nd section of stories were just sad.
Picked this up in a charity bookshop in Belfast. It was nice to read while actually visiting Northern Ireland and Ireland (Dublin) myself :)
I thought this was a novel but it turned out a collection of interwoven short stories of different characters from the same town. As always, she never disappoints in exploring the feelings of ordinary people in different circumstances.
Some people complain that there is no point in the plot but what they don't get is her storywriting had always been more about exposing the intricate human emotions and experiences and leaving the resolution to the readers. That's how I always took it ever since I started reading her books. Reading her stories have always been my favorite form of escapism lately.
Some people complain that there is no point in the plot but what they don't get is her storywriting had always been more about exposing the intricate human emotions and experiences and leaving the resolution to the readers. That's how I always took it ever since I started reading her books. Reading her stories have always been my favorite form of escapism lately.
Yet another warm, golden nugget from Maeve Binchy. Each character in The Lilac Bus has their own story and it's interesting to see life from their perspective, as well as from from the perspective of their fellow travel companions. It reminds us not to to judge anyone until we've walked a mile in their shoes. I always enjoyed Maeve Binchy's books and this is just as entertaining as her others.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I super enjoyed this short little book. I had not read a Maeve Binchey in years but this reminded me just what a brilliant story teller of everyday people's lives she is and I think I might go back and read some of her other stuff. I remember loving Circle of Friends. I wonder if I would love it as much now?
But back to the Lilac Bus. Officially a collection of short stories but they are interwoven as all the people live in the little town of Rathdoon.
My favourite story may have been Rupert. Yay for some LQBTQ+ rep. It was beautifully done and felt exactly right for the time it was set in. However I enjoyed all the stories. They are brilliantly observed portraits of a individuals but also a small town.
I listened to the audio which I would happily give a 5-star for. Its read by Kate Binchey and her accent and different voices was absolutely perfect.
If you are looking for a short brilliantly narrated book then I can't recommend this one enough
But back to the Lilac Bus. Officially a collection of short stories but they are interwoven as all the people live in the little town of Rathdoon.
My favourite story may have been Rupert. Yay for some LQBTQ+ rep. It was beautifully done and felt exactly right for the time it was set in. However I enjoyed all the stories. They are brilliantly observed portraits of a individuals but also a small town.
I listened to the audio which I would happily give a 5-star for. Its read by Kate Binchey and her accent and different voices was absolutely perfect.
If you are looking for a short brilliantly narrated book then I can't recommend this one enough
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A