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The Lilac Bus: Stories [Large Print] (Hardcover)

de Maeve Binchy (Author)
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From Publishers Weekly

In the first eight interrelated stories of the dozen that comprise her new collection, Binchy ( Circle of Friends ) introduces eight people who travel on a lilac-colored bus from Dublin every Friday night to spend the weekend in their hometown, Rathdoon. Each of the seven passengers and the bus driver is the protagonist of an individual story; taken together, the tales have the cohesion of a novelette. Though these people have known one another for years, they are totally unaware of the compulsions, anxieties, heartaches and dreams of their fellow travelers. As is gradually revealed, everyone on the bus has a secret; thus the stories have the pull of taffy: having finished one, the reader is hooked on discovering the essence of yet another protagonist's existence. Each story delivers a kick of surprise--and often more than one--as Binchy peels back the layers of her characters' lives with empathy, compassion and not a little humor. In the process, the tales coalesce to portray the social order of Rathdoon. The last four stories are set in Dublin, with a new, equally engrossing cast. Although the pieces differ widely in social setting and circumstance, each features a woman who learns the strength of her mettle through adversity. This gallery of memorable characters again confirms Binchy as a beguiling raconteur. BOMC featured selection.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

Two collections of stories, "The Lilac Bus" and "Dublin 4," make up Binchy's latest book, a showcase for her marvelous storytelling ability. "The Lilac Bus" consists of eight connected stories, each one a revealing portrait of a Dublin worker who goes home to the outlying town of Rathdoon each weekend in Tom Fitzgerald's minibus. Torn between the anonymous independence of Dublin and the claustrophobic safety of Rathdoon, many characters lead secretive double lives: Dee has a married lover, Rupert is gay, Kev is a thief. The more fully realized stories in "Dublin 4" have only their Dublin setting in common. Hard hitters dealing with alcoholism, unwed pregnancy, and an unfaithful husband are lightened by the humorous "Flat in Ringsend" about a young girl's stab at independence in her first flat. While not as completely satisfying as Binchy novels ( Circle of Friends, LJ 12/90), this is absorbing, entertaining reading with characters to care about. Previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 7/1/91.
- Patricia Ross, Westerville P.L., Ohio
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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4.0étoiles sur 5 Eight strangers on a bus, Avril 2 2002
Par Karen Potts (Lake Jackson, Texas) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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Every Friday Tom Fitzgerald loads up his lilac-colored bus with 7 passengers that he takes from Dublin to Rathdoon. They chat amiably and harbor unspoken feelings about one another, but none of them really knows the others. Each of the passengers, and Tom himself, have secret lives which they wish to keep hidden from the others. In this book, Maeve Binchy uncovers all of these secrets and leaves us to ponder how little we really do know about those we see and chat with on a regular basis. Some of the secrets are noble, but some are not and there is a poignancy about each one. Following the "Lilac Bus" are four unrelated stories where Binchy weaves her magic with quickly sketched characters and plot. Some end a bit abruptly and leave the reader wanting more, but Binchy fans will probably want to include this in their reading.
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Excellent Storytelling., Aoû 22 2001
Par Robin Johnson Esak "Robin Johnson Esak" (Fredericksburg, VA USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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I have, to my surprise, found some of Binchy's books to be a little sketchy. After reading Tara Road, I wondered if perhaps that book had been authored by a distant cousin or mayhap a complete stranger to Binchy's talent. I would not have recognized the author of that book to be the same artist who created The Lilac Bus. This is great storytelling. Each vignette represents a short period in the life of one of the characters. Since each character has their own voice in their own story and then is also "remembered" by the other characters in _their_ stories, you walk away from this novel feeling as if you had been to visit for a weekend. Many scenes are shared by the characters so you are able to experience many moments through different pairs of eyes each time for a deep, rich and very compelling experience.

This is probably my favorite Binchy novel along with Evening Class. I will hope for more like it.

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1.0étoiles sur 5 Maeve leaves you hanging, and not in a good way, Mars 28 2001
Par Michelle Clancy (Dover, NH United States) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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I want to start off by saying that I have enjoyed most of Maeve's books (my favorites being Tara Road, Evening Class and The Glass Lake), but this one I did not. The book is really a collection of short stories that are woven together, but not in any meaningful sense. Each chapter relates the story of a character, but at the end of the chapter you're waiting for more, waiting to make a connection with that character, waiting for the story to start. And still, at the end of the book you're wondering what the point was. It doesn't go anywhere. She tells you about the different people, but that's it, she just describes them and their histories. There is no plot, no climax, no closure.
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4.0étoiles sur 5 Wonderful series of character sketches
If you're expecting a novel like Echoes or Tara Road, don't buy this book. If, on the other hand, you admire Maeve Binchy's ability to tell you all about a character's life,... Read more
Publié le Mai 27 2000 par Dr W. Richards

1.0étoiles sur 5 Boring
This is the first Binchy book that I have read. I was very disappointed and unable to finish it. Expecting a story I got instead a bunch of character sketches, the only connection... Read more
Publié le Janv. 23 2000 par Sahara

5.0étoiles sur 5 A Trip Across Ireland like the Lonely Planet!
A vicarious adventure riding the Lilac Bus back and forth across Ireland, only the reader gets to crawl inside the lives of each of the passengers. Read more
Publié le Janv. 9 2000 par Mamalinde

4.0étoiles sur 5 Great, but where's the excitement?
Yes, I enjoyed The Lilac Bus very much indeed, but I am only awarding it four stars because there were no murders. Read more
Publié le Sep 23 1999

3.0étoiles sur 5 Good, but not one of Binchey's best!
The characters are interesting and real. However, just as you really get to know each one and how their lives intertwine, you're left hanging in the end. Read more
Publié le Aoû 28 1999

3.0étoiles sur 5 I was left wondering what comes next.
A story with so many perspectives always keeps you interested. Especillay when the characters are unique and have only one thing in common: where they come from. Read more
Publié le Aoû 3 1999 par tweeder82_gordy@hotmail.com

4.0étoiles sur 5 Pleasant but unfinished
This is a loosely connected collection of character sketches with no real plot. The first chapter about Nancy was intriguing so I read on, but no real story develops. Read more
Publié le Fév 9 1999

2.0étoiles sur 5 What happened?!?
This was my first experience with Maeve Binchy, and was almost my last. I was so angry when I finished the book! Ms. Read more
Publié le Janv. 20 1999

4.0étoiles sur 5 Nice, but missing something
I am a huge fan of Maeve Binchy and everything she writes. So, even though The Lilac Bus was not her best, it was still good. Read more
Publié le Oct. 12 1998 par Dianna Johnston

5.0étoiles sur 5 Disappointing and unfinished
I loved "Evening Class". I enjoyed "Light a Penny Candle". Then I read "The Lilac Bus". Read more
Publié le Jui 15 1998

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