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darlamarie's review against another edition
4.0
The book of course was better than the movie because it was a lot more well rounded. A lot of the characters that weren't in the movie turned out to be my favorite so I naturally enjoyed the book a bit more. The book gave a bit more background into Nan and why she did the terrible things she did. In the movie I was a little confused. While I enjoyed the "bless me father for I have sinned" in the movie and understand why they put Benny and Jack back together the ending of the book was truly liberating. I love that she looked up at the sky and for once it wasn't filled with Jack Foley. She found someone that truly liked her for her and although he was some big catch she is the one who found the confidence to leave him. That message is far more important than the Hollywood love story.
My one criticism is sometimes I felt that were a few too many characters and the love story between jack and Benny wasn't as developed in the book. In the movie I felt more like they were in a serious relationship when jack cheated on her. The book made it more like casual dating here and there so is didn't feel as bad for her when they broke up
My one criticism is sometimes I felt that were a few too many characters and the love story between jack and Benny wasn't as developed in the book. In the movie I felt more like they were in a serious relationship when jack cheated on her. The book made it more like casual dating here and there so is didn't feel as bad for her when they broke up
madsiebum's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
emmeganreads's review against another edition
5.0
Never have I been so angry at a book, but so in love at the same time.
vansan3000's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
essieruth's review against another edition
3.0
This was a friendly and entertaining read. Not too complex or intense to be enjoyed while up at 3am feeding the baby.
lisaloo's review against another edition
5.0
I can read this book over and over. I love Benny's personality. I love that she's big boned and proud and that her parents love her so much they smoother her. I haven't read many other of Mauve's books but so far this one is my favorite & I look forward to reading it again.
hannahsatreat's review against another edition
5.0
I wasn't alive in 1950s Dublin, but this felt very true to my college experience. I loved the characters, the humor, and the highs and lows of young adulthood that Benny and Eve experienced. This was my first Maeve Binchy book, and I will definitely be reading more.
sarafanggrant's review against another edition
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25