Light a Penny Candle by Maeve Binchy

Light a Penny Candle

Maeve Binchy

832 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

Evacuated from Blitz-battered London, shy and genteel Elizabeth White is sent to stay with the boisterous O'Connors in Kilgarret, Ireland. It is the beginning of an unshakeable bond between Elizabeth and Aisling O'Connor, a friendship which will e...

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Community Reviews Summary of 695 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 42%
sad 39%
funny 33%
hopeful 30%
lighthearted 27%
relaxing 21%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 9%
challenging 9%
dark 6%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 34%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 43% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.8

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