Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy, Frans Thomése, René Huigen

722 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction romance lighthearted slow-paced
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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 2,316 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
lighthearted 56%
funny 40%
hopeful 40%
relaxing 32%
reflective 28%
inspiring 18%
sad 16%
adventurous 8%
challenging 4%
mysterious 4%
dark 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 30%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.92

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