Circle of Friends / Silver Wedding

by Maeve Binchy

Genres: Fiction, Ireland, Irish Literature

Paperback

Published January 1, 1990

About the author

Anne Maeve Binchy Snell was an Irish novelist, playwright, short story writer, columnist, and speaker. Her novels were characterised by a sympathetic and often humorous portrayal of small-town life in Ireland, and surprise endings. Her novels, which were translated into 37 languages, sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. Her death at age 73, announced by Vincent Browne on Irish television late on 30 July 2012, was mourned as the death of one of Ireland's best-loved and most recognisable writers.
She appeared in the US market, featuring on The New York Times Best Seller list and in Oprah's Book Club. Recognised for her "total absence of malice" and generosity to other writers, she finished third in a 2000 poll for World Book Day, ahead of Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and Stephen King.

Reviews

[Tracy]

i liked this book very much. binchy is like an old sweater - she's cozy and comfy and nice to hang out with from time to time.

[Brenda Taylor]

Maeve Binchy wove a tale with a host of characters. Each had his/her story, and they fit together into a finely woven plot. She did an amazing job keeping them straight and their stories straight. The only problem, I had trouble remembering who they were and what each was doing. I had no trouble, however, loving Benny and disliking Jack.

[Keely]

i've only read circle of friends. i couldnt find the book in goodreads without being a combination with another story...

Circle of friends was enjoyable. It's a comfortable kind of story.

[Kathleen]

Tender story of Friendship

[Aimee Naworal]

When one is in Love they should declare it or risk losing it :)

[Lila]

I love Maeve Binchy. Shes like a comfortable sweater, a favorite pair of jeans. Not a great writer, but a reliable friend to keep you warm and cozywith a good story.

[Linda Culhane]

brought many characters to gather. Love her writings. so easy and friendly to read. About people you know, but don't really know.

[Loretta]

another good one by Maeve