Tara Road - Likewise Book Reviews

"I had problems really rooting for the main character as I just wanted her to "wake up and smell the coffee already, sheesh." Plus, even at the end of the book, I still had difficulty remembering who some of the side characters were, as there were far too many to keep track of. I understand Binchy wanted to create a "world" but sometimes it felt like I was needing to pay attention to too many lives. The only reason I gave this three stars rather than two is because I did like her writing style. I've also read parts of another of her books, <i>Chestnut Street</i>, which is a compilation of character studies--not even quite short stories--and in some ways enjoyed that more because it was much more an experience of her writing style without having to deal with long-term relationships with characters I wasn't sure I even liked or couldn't remember who they were from one page to the next. So, I didn't love <i>Tara Road</i>, but I also didn't hate it. I could see myself possibly reading another book of hers in the future, maybe."

"I really liked this one. Her books always have the sweet mixed with the bitter things in life"

"I have read alot of her books. I enjoyed this one because of character development. Another of my favorites is Scarlett Feather"

"Good read"