A Week in Winter

I have been a Maeve Binchy fan for over 20 years.Her books transport me to Ireland and I "meet" people that I would love to include in my own life. I have both read and listened to her books, and by far, listening is the best way to enjoy her books. The narration makes the characters come alive. Maeve Binchy passed away last year, so this is her last book. It felt like such a loss when the book ended. I look forward to going back and listening to some of my favorites again. If you have never listened to one of her books before, you are in for a treat.

I have been a fan of Maeve Binchy since "Light a Penny Candle" and have read all of her books. This one did not meet the mark. I found it more like a series of vignettes rather than a novel. Too many characters to keep me engaged for any length of time. I enjoyed the narrator and the book had some lighthearted moments but not like any of her other novels.

Good concept for a story, excellent narration. Having said that, the book felt just a little disjointed to me. Story jumped from character to character leading up to all meeting for the opening week at Stone House. Difficult to bond w/characters. I expected a little more in the descriptions of Ireland and felt that area was a little lacking. Don't want to be "negative" as it was a pleasant, easy listen.

When reading Maeve Binchy's books, it's a question of whether what you have picked up is very good or terrific. This one is on the very good side, but still wonderful. Reads a bit like loosely tied short stories, however once you come to expect this the listening is relaxing and satisfying in the Binchy way. Narration is excellent. Well worth the audible credit.

This book mainly about a woman who renovates a small older hotel in the northern coast of Ireland will hold your interest with its vignettes about the guests who arrive during the opening week as well as the owner and her life story. Each guest has his or her own story, a sadness, disappointment or loss. The guests are in this lovely place and interact with one another and of course there is redemption for most and all is well in the end. So yes a tidy, dear book.

Maeve Binchy died just as she finished this book. I had just discovered her last year I feel so sad to lose a great story teller. But I can go and read all her past books. She mentions some of the characters from prior books in this story, so it is helpful if you have read her last few books. In her brilliant way of spinning a story, Binchy takes her readers to the west coast of Ireland to the village of Stoneybridge where hometown girl Chicky Starr has returned home to open a hotel. The book follows Chicky and her staff fixing up the hotel and to the first week it opens. It's this group of hotel guests and their individual stories that gives the warmth and compassion that Binchy's books are so famous for. Binchy is a master story teller. Rosalyn Landor did a good job narrating the book.

Back in the day, Maeve Binchy's book, Circle of Friends, was one of my favorites. I'm discovering that these days I prefer something with more action. That said, this book is a charming, heartfelt solid Binchy offering. She definitely knew a thing or two about human nature.

I have always been a big fan of Maeve Binchy. I really enjoyed the interweaving of the plots and characters in A Week In Winter.

I have read or listened to all of Ms. Binchy other novels of romance, friendships and Ireland. I enjoyed them all.

I had no favorites, each character was vital to the story.

absolutely

I am sadden that I will not get to read or listen to another novel by Ms. Binchy.

I would listen to it again as it is her last book and Rosalynd had a great voice!

I loved all the characters especially Ms Star!

Her voice and expression help you relate to the characters

Yes, it discusses choices in life and how your life is impacted

When they saved the boy from jumping off the cliff

Loved the Irish acents

The girlfreind of the banker

LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED it