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Literary Fiction · Warm

Two girls, a Dublin university and a first love

Circle of Friends

by Maeve Binchy

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1990Easy readSteady pace

What it is about

Benny Hogan goes to Dublin to attend university and falls in love. Binchy’s 1990 novel is a warm, popular story.

Who will enjoy it

Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a warm mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.

Themes: Friendship · Ireland · Coming of age

Screen adaptation

Circle of Friends (1995)

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About the author

Maeve Binchy1 book on Tori Books

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