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The Glass Lake

Maeve Binchy
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The Glass Lake

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Maeve Binchy

The Glass Lake

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

704

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ireland • 1950s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

760L

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Super Short Summary

In The Glass Lake, Irish author Maeve Binchy explores the life of a young individual named Kit, whose small-town world is upturned by a family secret. The narrative delves into themes of love, identity, and forgiveness as Kit navigates the complexities of understanding one's past and shaping one's future amidst challenging circumstances.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

28,477 ratings

74%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Glass Lake by Maeve Binchy captures readers with its rich characterization and vivid settings. The novel's storytelling is praised for being emotionally engaging, although some reviews note that its pacing can be slow. Overall, it offers a compelling exploration of family dynamics and personal secrets, despite occasional predictability in its plot developments.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Glass Lake?

A reader who savors richly woven tales of small-town dynamics, personal secrets, and intricate human relationships will find joy in Maeve Binchy's The Glass Lake. Fans of Rosamunde Pilcher's The Shell Seekers or Fannie Flagg's Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe will similarly appreciate the engrossing narratives and heartfelt characters.

4.2

28,477 ratings

74%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

704

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ireland • 1950s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

760L

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