Whitethorn Woods by Maeve Binchy

Whitethorn Woods

Maeve Binchy

339 pages • first pub 2006 (view editions)

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Readers who enjoy leisurely-paced, character-driven tales interweaving humor and heartfelt community dynamics with a touch of cultural and generational conflict will find Whitethorn Woods ideal.

Description

When a new highway threatens to bypass the town of Rossmore and cut through Whitethorn Woods, it will also destroy St. Ann’s well, where people have been coming for generations to share their dreams and speak their prayers. Some believe the well t...

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Community Reviews

3.44
based on 912 reviews

Moods

funny: 64%

lighthearted: 64%

reflective: 64%

emotional: 58%

hopeful: 41%

inspiring: 35%

relaxing: 35%

adventurous: 17%

mysterious: 17%

dark: 11%

challenging: 5%

informative: 5%

sad: 5%

Pace

21% of readers chose fast
36% of readers chose medium
42% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

22% of readers chose A mix
77% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

42% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

15% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
53% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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