A review by gilljames
This Year It Will Be Different, and other stories by Maeve Binchy

emotional lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-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

5.0

Maeve Binchy never fails  to delight. Most of the stories in this collection are excellent. A handful are just very good. She creates believable characters that are easy to love. The stories work. This makes a great read for Christmas . All of the stories are set at this time of year.