Matt
Captures the Maeve Binchy magic from this era of her career, although the effect is diluted a bit due to the structure that leans on interweaving vignettes of the lives of the residents of Shancarrig. Some work better than others, but on balance it all hangs together and the better ones more than make up for the weaker entries.
Captures the Maeve Binchy magic from this era of her career, although the effect is diluted a bit due to the structure that leans on interweaving vignettes of the lives of the residents of Shancarrig. Some work better than others, but on balance it all hangs together and the better ones more than make up for the weaker entries.
An absolute time capsule of a book from the Bridget Jones's Diary era of British chick lit (complimentary). Is it good? Is that question even relevant? Marvel at the turn-of-the-millennium vibes that infect the entire thing, replete with plot points that would be immediately solved if smartphones existed. Light and fluffy, if occasionally infuriating since it relies on the heroine being incredibly dense on occasion. Samantha Grabster remains an icon for the ages however, and should have been the protagonist of a long running series.
An absolute time capsule of a book from the Bridget Jones's Diary era of British chick lit (complimentary). Is it good? Is that question even relevant? Marvel at the turn-of-the-millennium vibes that infect the entire thing, replete with plot points that would be immediately solved if smartphones existed. Light and fluffy, if occasionally infuriating since it relies on the heroine being incredibly dense on occasion. Samantha Grabster remains an icon for the ages however, and should have been the protagonist of a long running series.
