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A review by toellethebooks
Whitethorn Woods by Maeve Binchy
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
As always, Maeve did a fine job of beautifully narrating a story of a small town in Ireland (this time, Rossmore) from the perspective of diverse, interesting, and loosely connected (but still interwoven) characters.
I know some people do not appreciate this kind of writing but I just love her genius. The way it excites me to guess how this new character is connected to the previous one and the way it thrills me when that connection is later on revealed! Ugh, *chef's kiss* It's like I am putting a puzzle piece by piece while reading!
And her beautiful lively narration, I just can't get enough! Some of my bookworm friends ask me how I am able to read through her books when most of them are crazy-ass long. I always tell them that I don't really read her books for the plot (because I admit sometimes the endings of her books can be a bit dissappointing) but for her beautiful narration so it's okay if I take time! I do my best to savor every bit of it because her storytelling is just so entertaining.
The only reason I am giving it only 4 stars is because there are a few characters I don't like that the story could have went on without. But still, forever part of Maeve's club 💜
I know some people do not appreciate this kind of writing but I just love her genius. The way it excites me to guess how this new character is connected to the previous one and the way it thrills me when that connection is later on revealed! Ugh, *chef's kiss* It's like I am putting a puzzle piece by piece while reading!
And her beautiful lively narration, I just can't get enough! Some of my bookworm friends ask me how I am able to read through her books when most of them are crazy-ass long. I always tell them that I don't really read her books for the plot (because I admit sometimes the endings of her books can be a bit dissappointing) but for her beautiful narration so it's okay if I take time! I do my best to savor every bit of it because her storytelling is just so entertaining.
The only reason I am giving it only 4 stars is because there are a few characters I don't like that the story could have went on without. But still, forever part of Maeve's club 💜