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A Week in Winter
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Book Brief
464
Novel • Fiction
Coastal Ireland • Contemporary
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In A Week in Winter, various characters converge at Stone House, a guest house in the fictional Irish coastal town of Stoneybridge, owned by Chicky Starr. The novel, structured as interconnected short stories, explores themes of self-acceptance and personal transformation as each character navigates their own struggles and intersects with others' lives. This novel contains references to domestic abuse, drug use, murder, and suicide.
Heartwarming
Inspirational
Hopeful
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Maeve Binchy's A Week in Winter is celebrated for its warm, engaging storytelling and richly drawn characters who intertwine during a transformative week at a coastal Irish inn. While some readers appreciate the comforting, heartwarming narrative, others feel the plot lacks depth and momentum. The novel offers a cozy, albeit predictable, escape into Binchy’s charming world.
Who Should Read A Week in Winter?
A reader who enjoys cozy, character-driven stories with intertwining lives in a charming setting would love Maeve Binchy's A Week in Winter. Fans of Rosamunde Pilcher's The Shell Seekers and Jan Karon's At Home in Mitford will appreciate the warmth, strong sense of community, and heartwarming resolutions.
81,758 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
464
Novel • Fiction
Coastal Ireland • Contemporary
2012
Adult
18+ years
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