Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy

Circle of Friends

Maeve Binchy

551 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction romance lighthearted slow-paced
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It began with Benny Hogan and Eve Malone, growing up, inseparable, in the village of Knockglen. Benny—the only child, yearning to break free from her adoring parents. . . . Eve—the orphaned offspring of a convent handyman and a rebellious bluebloo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,358 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
lighthearted 56%
funny 41%
hopeful 41%
relaxing 33%
reflective 30%
inspiring 17%
sad 15%
adventurous 7%
challenging 3%
mysterious 3%
dark 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 29%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.92

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