The Glass Lake

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Summary: Loose Ends
Review: I love how Maeve Binchy writes and had a hard time to put this book down. I was captivated until the end then was totally disappointed and angry. I did not like the fast tie up, it felt like; Lets do this just to get the book finished. I would also have liked to know more about what Louis's pain was. What made him the way he was? I can understand Helen leaving all for love, and I can understand Kit forgiving, but I have a mixed sense of Louis. It was as if he were two people. I also like how she caught the moral essence and struggles of young men and women of that era. And how fast we can turn on someone, as in the case of Sister Madeleine.

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Summary: Lots of Interesting Twists and Turns
Review: I was not immediately taken with the book, however, as the characters developed I caught on to MB's style. She is constantly weaving in and out of situations and characters. Finally, you see all of it forming a amazing tapestry. The plotting is well crafted and the character's grow and develop through out the book. I miss them now that I am done. I definately recommend this book.

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Summary: Captivating in a way that makes you thirsty for more!
Review: I truly enjoy Meave Binchy and her amazing style of writing that is more like an illustration into the thoughts and minds of peoples lives. The Glass Lake takes you into the small town of Lough Glass and spins you into the lives of these small town people. It will leave you feeling as if you were sitting in spying and eavesdropping into there lives as if you are merely a character your self witnessing the events unfold. And if you love getting lost into a Novel and then at the end somehow thinking that you must know these people and that they truly must exist you will love this book!

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Summary: Speechless...
Review: It's hard to explain... The Glass Lake is one of those books that you can't wait to finish because you're so curious to find out what will happen to the characters. However, at the same time, you never want to story to end because it's just so wonderful! I can't give enough praise to this novel.

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Summary: PLEASANT READING
Review: MY FIRST MAEVE BINCHY NOVEL-I JUST FINISHED READING THIS AND I HAVE TO SAY THAT IS WAS WONDERFUL. WAS VERY SAD TO SEE IT END. A REAL PAGE TURNER. CANT WAIT TO READ MORE OF HER NOVELS.

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Summary: A 13 year old's P.O.V.
Review: This book didn't keep my interest. The beginnning was good but once I hit page 220 I lost interest. I didn't care what happened to the characters. It was a little to dramatic. Soap operaish. But I guess since I'm 13 that's why I don't like this book.

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Summary: Wonderful Reading
Review: Maeve is a great storyteller. There were quite a few plots, but it flowed wonderfully. A great three dimensional book full of characters that makes you feel that you know them. I thought this one was a tad better than Circle of Friends (although I liked Circle of Friends too!) Great read, I could not put it down!

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Summary: Probably her best!!
Review: I love all of Maeve Binchy's books, but I thought this one was her best one yet! She makes you want to keep reading. Her descriptions of the small Irish towns make me want to take a trip there! :)

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Summary: Choppy writing style, corn-ball characters
Review: I must've been really young when I read "Circle of Friends", or I just can't tolerate this kind of writing anymore. Maeve Binchy does a decent job of describing people and their surroundings, but as soon as dialogue appears, and we enter the characters minds, I couldn't help thinking "People just DON'T talk and act this!" A little too un-believable, especially considering the seriousness of the main character's dilemma. Typical of 'romance novel' writing styles.

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Summary: Maeve Binchy just gets better and better
Review: I have read a few books by this author and the more I read the more I enjoy them. Circle of Friends was my first one. I had seen the movie and enjoyed it so much, but the book unlike other movies based on books was so different...it was the same characters and the same basic story, but the book was as enjoyable as the movie. Then there is the Lilac Bus..a wonderful series of stories bringing each and every character to life. The Glass Lake is just another example of Maeve Binchy's talent and amazing skill