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Evening Class

Maeve Binchy
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Evening Class

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Maeve Binchy

Evening Class

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Dublin, Ireland • 1990s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

780L

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Super Short Summary

Evening Class by Maeve Binchy follows an eclectic group of individuals who come together through an Italian language evening class. Led by a passionate teacher, characters from diverse backgrounds and personal struggles find camaraderie and transformation as they learn more about themselves and each other through their shared experience in the class.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

47,972 ratings

74%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Maeve Binchy's Evening Class receives praise for its heartwarming narrative, well-drawn characters, and intertwined stories that depict personal growth and community. Despite some criticism for its predictable plot and occasional pacing issues, it remains a compelling read for fans of character-driven novels. Overall, it's celebrated for its warmth and depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Evening Class?

If you enjoy heartwarming stories about community, personal growth, and intertwining lives, Evening Class by Maeve Binchy is perfect for you. Similar to readers of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, you'll appreciate the rich character development and touching narratives.

4.2

47,972 ratings

74%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Dublin, Ireland • 1990s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

780L

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