- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Orion; First Edition edition (3 Sep 1992)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1857970004
- ISBN-13: 978-1857970005
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.7 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 932,640 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Special edition of a Maeve Binchy classic - includes a preview of her new novel, NIGHTS OF RAIN AND STARS
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By the school house at Shancarrig stands a copper beech, its bark scarred with the names and dreams of the pupils who have grown up under its branches. This tree is the gateway to this portrait of a small Irish town whose untroubled surface conceals the passions beneath.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I quite enjoyed this book, although I don't think it is the best Binchy book about. Its a nice story and I like the way it is written as if its several short stories. Would recomend for lighter reading for sure.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Copper Beech by Maeve Binchy is a story about the lives of people who live in a small Irish village called Shancarrig. It's not one story, but the story of a group of towns folk and how their lives intertwine, their living, their loves and losses. The Copper Beech, the large tree that stands in front of the school house, records the lives of these characters as they carve their initials and dreams into its bark. This is the second time I have read THe Copper Beech and I think I enjoyed it even more the second time through. Maeve Binchy shows the strengths and weaknesses of each character, some you can feel close to, some seem untouchable, but they all make up the town of Shancarrig. If you have ever lived in a small town where there really are no secrets (every one knows you business) and yet, there are secrets in everyone's life, you will cetainly enjoy this book.
Format:Audio CD
Very good listening, and relaxing. I would reconmend it to anyone who wants to "escape to another world", albeit temporarily.
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The Copper Beech
I enjoyed the book, but it was not one of Maeve Binchy's best due to the way it was written. However the last chapter tied it all together. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jean
The stories behind the Copper Beech
The Copper Beech is far from being one of the best Binchy's books. Despite the richness of characters we can find in this book as in most of her books, there is something missing... Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2009 by R M Azedo
The Copper Beech
This is the story of an Irish village called Shancarrig. The book tells different stories of the lives of people living in the village, each chapter gives the story of a different... Read more
Published on 2 July 2009 by L Murphy
Most enjoyable listening
The Copper Beach is a perfectly lovely story, as I have found all of Maeve Binchy's novels to be. Her characters are beautifully brought to life when read by Kate Binchy and they... Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2009 by Geri Bostrom
Copper Beech - Maeve Binchy
A lovely story, beautifully read by Kate Binchy. Maeve Binchy has a way of making her characters come alive and this lived up to my expectations. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2009 by Ann Morgan
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By the school house at Shancarrig stands a copper beech, its bark scarred with the names and dreams of the pupils who have grown up under its branches. Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2008 by Javaslublu Books
Easy read
This was my first Binchy novel and although it didn't blow me away it was certainly an easy, gentle read. Read more
Published on 3 May 2007 by Hayles
beautiful
again this wonderful author captivated my imagination with the wonderful tales of romance in irland. I love her writeing, there are sad moments and happy moments. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2002 by beccawt6@aol.com
Bland and boring - disappointing after Binchy's other books
After reading others of Maeve Binchy's books, this was disappointing and repetitive. It brings lovely images of Ireland, but is disjointed and fragmented, with the same... Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2000
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