Full House [Quick Read] (Quick Reads) (2012) - Plot & Excerpts
Dear Ms. Binchy,How I miss your words. Your way of writing that captured the very essence of family life with all its imperfections and blessings has always touched my heart and I often find myself thinking back to your best works, remembering the characters whose lives touched mine. This last unread book, so very small, has been sitting on my bedside table, tempting me since your death to pick it up and read it. I've waited for a while, though, wanting to put off this last moment of savoring your wisdom for the first time. Today was the perfect day to finally open its cover and jump in. In this short story, you gave a wonderful look into the heart of a mother who must learn, after years of coddling, to give her children a dose of tough love. The effect on her family - and her marriage - is dramatic and touching, as your writing always is. I only wish it had been longer, for I read it in an hour and was so sad to put it down. I will always miss your magical pen, Maeve, but I'm thankful for the way you blessed my life with it.A Grateful Reader Not too bad, obviously being a quick read there's not really time to get involved with the characters but they are fairly symbolic people so easy enough to understand. I think this book probably appeals a lot more to parents that have maybe experienced something similar. Coming from a family where everyone helps everyone, I had a harder time connecting to the story, but still a decent read nonetheless.
What do You think about Full House [Quick Read] (Quick Reads) (2012)?
Short, sweet and to the point...Excellent, cautionary tale. Teach your children well...
—dei
A great novella featuring a few characters from other books. I thoroughly enjoyed this.
—Katniss
What a lovely, short, large font book that took all of an hour and a half to read!
—HelloMyHate
I loved all Maeve Binchs books and this one is brilliant!
—Fiyahbabii
