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A Week in Winter (Unabridged)
 
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A Week in Winter (Unabridged) [Audio Download]

by Maeve Binchy (Author), Caroline Lennon (Narrator)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (307 customer reviews)
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  • Audio Download
  • Listening Length: 11 hours and 37 minutes
  • Program Type: Audiobook
  • Version: Unabridged
  • Publisher: AudioGO Ltd
  • Audible.co.uk Release Date: 8 Nov 2012
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B00A3VOZ2U
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (307 customer reviews)
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High on the cliffs of the west coast of Ireland, overlooking the windswept Atlantic Ocean, is Stone House. Once falling into disrepair, it is now a beautiful hotel specialising in winter holidays. With a big, warm kitchen, log fires and understated, elegant bedrooms, it provides a welcome few can resist whatever their reasons for coming....

Henry and Nicola are burdened with a terrible secret, and are hoping the break at Stone House will help them find a way to face the future. Winnie, generally one to make the best of things, finds herself on the holiday from hell. Then there's John, who arrived on impulse after he missed a flight at Shannon; eccentric Freda, who claims to be a psychic - and the silent, watchful Nora, who seems so ready to disapprove. But looks can be deceptive...

A Week in Winter is full of Maeve's trademark warmth, humour and characters you want to spend time with.

©2012 Maeve Binchy ; (P)2012 AudioGO Ltd

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Her last, but sadly not her best 30 Nov 2012
By Smurfy
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Let me start by saying that Maeve Binchy is without question my favourite author. I was devastated when she died and the one consolation was that a new book was waiting. Maybe because I wanted it to be the most fitting swansong possible my expectations were too high, but I regret to say I was a little disappointed by 'A Week in Winter'. I'd love nothing more than to give it a glowing review - I genuinely want to love it - but there was just something missing compared to her other books. Others reviews have criticised the format (several strands interlinked rather than one cohesive 'story'), but I don't think that's the problem; Maeve Binchy has used that technique several times before and often to great effect. It's more that, while there are several likeable characters in the book, there isn't really one I could say I loved. Chicky Starr comes the closest, but she doesn't have the indefinable quality of a Benny Hogan, Cathy Scarlet or Clare O'Brien; that something that draws you in entirely and makes you genuinely sad when her story ends. It's also shorter than it could have been, with the ending feeling a little rushed and a key plot point never resolved.

I should emphasise that 'A Week in Winter' is far from bad - below par Binchy is better than most authors on top form. I might have given it four stars had anyone else written it. But it's hard not to judge an author on their track record, and I simply can't see myself re-reading this time and time again in the way I have 'Circle of Friends' and 'Light a Penny Candle'. Binchy fans should definitely still read this, but if you're new to her work, I'd recommend trying one of the other titles I mention first.
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62 of 66 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars A WEEK IN WINTER 14 Nov 2012
By Amanda TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
When Chicky meets an American man named Walter and falls in love she finds herself leaving her beloved Ireland to be with him in New York. However her marriage fails and Chicky returns home where circumstances prevailing she opens up a hotel.
I have enjoyed many of the novels written by the late Maeve Binchy, but if I am being honest I have to say that in my opinion it was not as good as some of her other books. On saying that it was an easy and comfortable read full of likeable characters that are very much the trademark of this popular author.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Week in Winter 3 Dec 2012
By Shirley
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
As I expected this was a fantastic read. I love the way Maeve introduces each character and then places them in the story. Couldn't put this down. A really good book, easy reading.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars A poignant last book
I have read and enjoyed all Maeve Binchy books. She was one of my favourite authors. This book is a brilliant last book from a wonderful author. Read more
Published 8 hours ago by mrs summer
1.0 out of 5 stars It was so out of touch that it was an agony to read
This was a book club choice and we were all unanimous in our total dislike of the story. The rumour was that Maeve hadn't finished it before she died and it was put together by... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Seaburn
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent read
have all Maeve's books on my shelf, sad to say this will be the last. My favourite is and always will be is Light a Penny Candle
Published 5 days ago by panda
3.0 out of 5 stars a cosy book
Interesting characters as usual. Not sure whether she was trying to teach us how to be kind to others but I enjoyed the read
Published 5 days ago by louby lou
3.0 out of 5 stars Classical Binchy
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Published 6 days ago by guillemot odile
5.0 out of 5 stars Holiday reading
This is a lovely story; full of humour and pathos. I recognise quite a few of the characters in the story. Wonderful read!
Published 7 days ago by Barbara, Falkirk
5.0 out of 5 stars Said my wife Christmas-2012
A perfect gift for a fan of the author. She is looking forward for the next one.Hopefully it will be as good
Published 7 days ago by Bengt Ekman
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent as ever
Lovely gentle read with characters described in depth so you feel you know them. Maeve Binchy at her best - always a joy to read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A book you cannot put down
I loved this book and had a problem to put it down. She is a wonderful writer and keeps you wanting to know more about the characters in the book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars One I would recommend!
A very enjoyable read!
After a slow start it turned into a book I didn't want to put down for long!
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