The Return Journey Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Quit reading, too boring. Short short stories, not my thing. "

" Was having trouble staying awake long enough to do justice to a novel so, these short stories were recommended to me. Thanks, Georgia! They did the trick! They kick-started my reading again. "

" A collection of short stories is often a mixture of good and mediocre, and this is just that. I had higher hopes because I love Binchy's "Circle of Friends" (the book only--the movie was hideous, except for always delightful MInnie Driver). Most of the characters, no matter what the story, were cynical and/or shallow. And, after reading so many stories in a row, a definite pattern was evident--disappointment for the characters, most often. Binchy has a fabulous way with words and that makes it still passably enjoyable. "

" Not one of her best, but well written all the same in her masterful storytelling style. This book is a collection of short vignettes whose endings sometimes leave a bit too much speculation on the part of the reader. Good entertainment, however, as all of Binchy's tales are wonderful webs of poignancy against an Irish landscape. "

" A really good collection of short stories by Maeve Binchy. "

" ONE OF THE BEST COLLECTIONS OF SHORTS I HAVE COME ACORSS. "

" Charming short stories set in Ireland by Maeve Binchy. "

" series of short stories with a sort of an upbeat O'Henry-type flavor to them. "

" First book I have read by this author and to be honest I found it quite boring just not my cup of tea and a author that I don't think I will try again "

" If you are a Maeve Binchy fan this is a great collection of essays....its different from her usual novel but it's a great "in-between" book to pick up and just read any of the essays you like! I'm obssesssed! "

" This is a collection of short stories. I read most of them but always felt unfulfilled when each story was over. I thought the stories were more of an outline for a novel rather than short stories that could stand alone. I would read these when i was searching for something to read in between books. "

" This was not one of Binchy's finest. I was so hoping that the individual stories would all come together at some point, but they never did. "

" These were great short love stories. Not the usual plot, but very very enticing. "

" Enjoyable collection that was nice to dip in and out of but I wish there was more variety in the characters names "

" I really enjoyed some of the stories; some of them not as much. "

" Good read as usual. I love Maeve Binchy. "

" This is an easy-to-read collection of short stories. If you like Maeve Binchy you will probably like this. "

" Maeve Bincht always writes a good story and this collection is no exception. "

" A great collection of short stories, all about traveling. The author is very insightful about the changes and attitudes and surprises that can happen when you travel. I really enjoyed this! "

" Light and exactly what I want to read while ill. "

" Short Story Collection. Didn't want any of them to end, wish many were full novels. "

" I'm not generally a fan of short story collections and this was no exception. I could not get into the author's style and I'm not sure I'll be picking up anything else by Binchy for a while. "

" Cute short stories. "

" Nice collection of short stories. Fun read. "

" I liked this for light reading "

" Short vignettes about people who are leaving or returning to Ireland. Entertaining book but it is difficult to get involved with the characters as the stories are not long. "

" i normally do not like short stories but i do like this author. each story was good ...some poignant and some funny but a worthwhile read "

" Maeve Binchy's books are always a joy, old friends, new friends, it all ties together. One of those authors you can come back to, again and again, reread books and setting in to enjoy. "

" Short stories. I,m not really keen so really didn,t give it a fair try. "

" Quick read .A collection of short stories. "

" A nice collection of short shories. They run the gamut of happy, meloncholy, pensive, unexpected. Perfect for the flight home. "

" This is the second book I have read by this Author this book is made up of a series of short stories I really enjoyed this book. I would definitely recommend. "

" I have read several of Binchy's novels. I love her settings, and the Irish characters. Visiting Ireland is on my bucket list. I don't remember this one too well, which means, to me, that it must not have been a great plot. But as I said, I enjoy the characters and settings. "

" Short vignettes about people who are leaving or returning to Ireland. Entertaining book but it is difficult to get involved with the characters as the stories are not long. "

" Read for a challenge ("Irish author"). Sweet short stories, ranging from horehound to fudge to cotton candy, so to speak. The best ones were the ones that had a little bit of the bitter, or the not-quite-happy ending. "

" There were some interesting short stories but I really prefer to read one story all the way through as I hardly got time to know the characters before we were on to the next story. "

" The journeys, more mental than physical, were all very interesting.Love her story telling. "

" I never like to read short stories and picked up this copy by mistake. I thought the stories were insipid at best. I like her novels usually, they are a good holiday read. These stories seemed almost written by amateur authors. I would not recommend this book. "