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Title: Uh? What?
Review: Let me first say, I love Maeve Binchy. I have not read all of her books, but I have read a lot of them. No matter how much I enjoy her work, I must say that a book should not be able to squeak by on the author's name alone. Maybe it would have been better had Binchy retired. This book is weak. I could go into a detailed discussion of the plot as others have done, but how many plot synopses do you readers need? The plot is weak. The characters, though familiar for the most part, are unlikable. And the ending is REALLY predictable. If you must read it, wait for the paperback or buy it used. There are far better books available. And for all of you reviewers who gave the book extra stars just because it is a Binchy book, you're messing up the star system. Stars are for books that shine.
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