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A Few of the Girls: Stories by Maeve Binchy
4.0
"But in the middle of this and all the music, Rory and Fiona celebrated the fact that nobody is, or ever has been ordinary. Not since time began."
I really loved this collection of short stories! All of these stories are about everyday life and everyday characters, but as the quote says, somehow they aren't ordinary. I love how Maeve Binchy explores that anyone can have really beautiful, extraordinary experiences and find joy in their lives. Somehow, despite how short each of these stories is, the story and characters are still so developed. Each of the characters learns something so valuable about life and love, and as a reader I felt that I was learning along with them. There was so much hope in all of these stories and they made me so happy because even while characters were struggling or going through something hard/sad, they also learned that it was okay and ultimately they would find love and joy in themselves. Also, what I've heard about Maeve Binchy's twist ending is so true! They were really good and were constantly surprising me. I also loved all of the European settings, particularly Dublin/London where many of the stories are set.
Overall, I really enjoyed this collection. I always like novels more than short stories because I just prefer full stories, so I will definitely be checking out Maeve Binchy's full length novels and I am so excited.
I really loved this collection of short stories! All of these stories are about everyday life and everyday characters, but as the quote says, somehow they aren't ordinary. I love how Maeve Binchy explores that anyone can have really beautiful, extraordinary experiences and find joy in their lives. Somehow, despite how short each of these stories is, the story and characters are still so developed. Each of the characters learns something so valuable about life and love, and as a reader I felt that I was learning along with them. There was so much hope in all of these stories and they made me so happy because even while characters were struggling or going through something hard/sad, they also learned that it was okay and ultimately they would find love and joy in themselves. Also, what I've heard about Maeve Binchy's twist ending is so true! They were really good and were constantly surprising me. I also loved all of the European settings, particularly Dublin/London where many of the stories are set.
Overall, I really enjoyed this collection. I always like novels more than short stories because I just prefer full stories, so I will definitely be checking out Maeve Binchy's full length novels and I am so excited.