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The Lilac Bus
by Maeve Binchy
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I super enjoyed this short little book. I had not read a Maeve Binchey in years but this reminded me just what a brilliant story teller of everyday people's lives she is and I think I might go back and read some of her other stuff. I remember loving Circle of Friends. I wonder if I would love it as much now?
But back to the Lilac Bus. Officially a collection of short stories but they are interwoven as all the people live in the little town of Rathdoon.
My favourite story may have been Rupert. Yay for some LQBTQ+ rep. It was beautifully done and felt exactly right for the time it was set in. However I enjoyed all the stories. They are brilliantly observed portraits of a individuals but also a small town.
I listened to the audio which I would happily give a 5-star for. Its read by Kate Binchey and her accent and different voices was absolutely perfect.
If you are looking for a short brilliantly narrated book then I can't recommend this one enough
But back to the Lilac Bus. Officially a collection of short stories but they are interwoven as all the people live in the little town of Rathdoon.
My favourite story may have been Rupert. Yay for some LQBTQ+ rep. It was beautifully done and felt exactly right for the time it was set in. However I enjoyed all the stories. They are brilliantly observed portraits of a individuals but also a small town.
I listened to the audio which I would happily give a 5-star for. Its read by Kate Binchey and her accent and different voices was absolutely perfect.
If you are looking for a short brilliantly narrated book then I can't recommend this one enough