The Lilac Bus
The Lilac Bus
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
Ireland • 1980s
2007
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Lilac Bus, Maeve Binchy tells the story of passengers who travel weekly from Dublin to their hometown in a lilac-colored bus. Each character, including Nancy, Mikey, and Dee, harbors personal struggles and secrets. The book explores their interconnected lives and the impact of their shared journeys in "The Lilac Bus" and in four additional, related short stories.
Nostalgic
Emotional
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
In The Lilac Bus, Maeve Binchy skillfully weaves together the lives of eight passengers traveling from Dublin to a rural Irish village. Readers praise the engaging character development and Binchy's ability to capture the essence of small-town life. However, some critique its episodic structure, feeling it results in an uneven narrative. Overall, it's a heartfelt exploration of interconnected lives.
Who Should Read The Lilac Bus?
A reader who enjoys The Lilac Bus by Maeve Binchy likely appreciates character-driven narratives and explores themes of community and interconnected lives. Fans of intimate storytelling similar to Anne Tyler’s The Accidental Tourist, or Rosamunde Pilcher’s The Shell Seekers would find this book appealing.
18,823 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Short Story • Fiction
Ireland • 1980s
2007
Adult
18+ years
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