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by Maeve Binchy (Author) "People looked very weary, May thought, and shabbier than she had remembered Londoners to be ..." (more)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group (1 Jan 1995)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0440212359
  • ISBN-13: 978-0440212355
  • Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.6 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 17,145 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"Binchy makes you laugh, cry and care. Her warmth and sympathy render the daily struggles of ordinary people heroic and turn storytelling into art.--"San Francisco Chronicle"


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A delectable collection of twenty-two short stories centred around people travelling on the London Undergraound... We meet a young couple travelling nervously to Seven Sisters; there's Annie's Pimilco Hotel, which is open only for specially chosen guests; and Rita the mysterious temp who lives in Notting Hill Gate. Read by Kate Binchy. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An easy, readable book, 5 Feb 1999
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Maeve Binchy is, by far, my favorite author and I find it difficult to criticize anything she writes. London Transports was definitely a readable collection of short stories, although it wasn't her best. She repeats herself in one story...it shows up later in The Return Journey. On the plus side, however, some of the stories deal with topics not presented in her other books. They shine with Binchy's wit and style that I always enjoy in all her books, and I never thought once about stopping. If you are a die-hard Binchy fan who has made it your goal to read all her works (like me), go ahead and read this book. It's worth it.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Great story-telling,Binchy repeats herself., 19 Aug 1998
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Characters are so real and credible,the story is so simple and engaging,yet I have the feeling I read it in another book...another Binchy story collection.Still despite repetitions,it's nice to re-read what you like.Great story-teller,keeps you turning the pages,yet I'd like her to reinvent herself with the addition of some new content,strikingly different.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An easy-to read colection of short stories, 21 Jul 2004
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I loved this collection. Each story draws you into a different world and the great thing about this book is that you can pick it up and leave it down as you please, and then go back and reread your favourite pieces!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Go at your own pace.
Even those of us who love to get lost in a good, long read, often appreciate the short story as a change of pace. Read more
Published on 11 Jul 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking
I found each story made me think. Each of the short 22 chapters deals with issues that aren't easy to resolve, so Maeve leaves you to solve it in your own mind. Read more
Published on 27 Jan 1998

2.0 out of 5 stars Skip this one. Not up to par with MB's other books
This book was chock full of short stories. One chapter each. MB's meticulous writing style and strength of character development are what make her books wonderful. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 1997

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