Whitethorn Woods (by Maeve Binchy)

Q. Why did you choose this book?
A. Because I love this author.

Q. Did you like the story?
A. Actually, this book is a series of short stories about characters who are linked to each other.

Q. Were the characters believable?
A. Yes. I was rooting for some of them and shaking my head at others.

Q. Did you like the writing style?
A. Maeve Binchy's writing is dependably good and consistently readable.

Q. Did you think about the book when you were doing other things?
A. Yes, I looked forward to getting back to it.

Q. Was there anything about the book that drove you nuts?
A. Not at all.

Q. How did you feel when you finished the book?
A. Sorry that it wasn't longer.

Q. Will you keep the book to reread later?
A. I sure will, just like I've kept all her others.

Q. Any final thoughts about the book?
A. It's what I think of as a "comfort book," one that makes things feel all better for a while.