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This highly acclaimed Irish author has produced yet another heart-warmer ... a lovely story of unconventional relationships and the importance of children. (SOUTH WALES ARGUS )
A delightful book about an unusual family (IRISH NEWS )
A delightful book about an unusual family (IRISH NEWS )
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The superb new novel from No.1 bestselling author Maeve Binchy: 'She is the Queen of Fiction ... Once you read Maeve you are hooked for life' IRISH TIMES.
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A new Maeve Binchy is always enough to get me excited and this one does not disappoint. In true Binchy style we are gradually introduced to our cast, a diverse group with a range of problems; amongst many, the young mother on borrowed time (a heartbreaking little story of her own there), the young father and his attempts to turn his life around and Moira, who is waiting on the sidelines for her chance to play a part. And in the centre of it all, young Frankie, whose well-being depends on them all.
As with most of Binchy's books, there are the delightful little cameos by stars of previous stories, Brenda Brennan and, my own favourites, Aiden and Nora Dunne (they did get married then, possibly this thrilled me more than anything!) which make the book feel like an extension of all that has gone before. Everyone has a story, and everything falls into place when you realise what that is.
It's a delightful read, another one that I couldn't put down and had to read from cover to cover in one hit. That's always the sign of a good book. Now I must twiddle my thumbs till the next one.
As with most of Binchy's books, there are the delightful little cameos by stars of previous stories, Brenda Brennan and, my own favourites, Aiden and Nora Dunne (they did get married then, possibly this thrilled me more than anything!) which make the book feel like an extension of all that has gone before. Everyone has a story, and everything falls into place when you realise what that is.
It's a delightful read, another one that I couldn't put down and had to read from cover to cover in one hit. That's always the sign of a good book. Now I must twiddle my thumbs till the next one.
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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Having always been a Binchy fan, I was somewhat bored with her last two books.. this new one in a league of it own, well written, fantastic range of characters and lots of laughter and tears. The book centres around Baby Frankies arrival into the world and the calamity and joy caused by her arrival. A tragic Fairytale in parts, but overall very uplifting and sooo well put together... I read this in two days, could not put it down!!
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Minding Frankie is my favourite Maeve Binchy book so far. All of the characters are at worst sympathetic, and most are extremely likeable. There is sufficient dramatic tension to have made it hard to put the book down, but I never felt that endlessly suspended feeling that I've been finding too often lately. I found one character (Emily) a wee bit unbelievable. She seems to be there solely to catalyze what happens to everyone else, but, she's not intrusive enough to interfere with the other characters more fully developed selves. I would strongly recommend this book to Maeve Binchy fans and to anyone who enjoys contemporary fiction. Simply delightful.
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Wonderful characters
I really enjoyed this book. The story was different and interesting with some sad and happy moments. Read more
Published 20 days ago by robohas
Typical Maeve Binchy - easy read
This book is a good example of a Maeve Binchy book - and I think I've read most of them over the years she has been writing. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Janie U
Maeve still magic
Minding Frankie is the 16th book by popular Irish author, Maeve Binchy. When Noel Lynch, an alcoholic in a dead end job, is told he is the father of Stella Dixon's baby daughter,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cloggie Downunder
Binchy's finest!
I haven't picked up a Maeve Binchy book in a long time so I was delighted when my sister gave this to me as a present. It was entertaining and movinng. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Grace
Most enjoyable
Another great from Ireland. Could not put this book down. I felt I was living on the same street as everyone in the book
Published 2 months ago by Mothers Christmas
its ok but not worth more than 3*
good story about baby frankie but too many characters from other books for example "quintins" for one, making too many intermingled stories. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. June Salmon
A good read
What can you say, one can't go wrong with this author. Bought for my other half arrived on time in excellent condition, and read very soon afterwards. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. P. Fry
New story featuring some of the old characters
I've read all Maeve Binchy's books and for the most part have enjoyed them - this one was one of the best, in my opinion. Read more
Published 3 months ago by K. Cutmore
A meeting with old friends
I have been a fan of Maeve Binchy since her first novel Light a Penny Candle was published, and eagerly await each new book. 'Minding Frankie' did not disappoint me. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Magpie
MAEVE BINCHY - AHHHH!
I love her books and this is no exception, but I do think the stores of late are not quite as good as Quentins, The Glass Lake etc. Read more
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