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Nights of Rain and Stars
Nights of Rain and Stars
Author: Maeve Binchy
Four strangers, with nothing in common but a need to escape, meet in a Greek taverna high above the small village of Aghia Anna. From Ireland, America, Germany, and England, they have each left their homes and their old lives, when a shocking tragedy throws them unexpectedly together. — Fiola is a young nurse, trying to make her family understand...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780752866970
ISBN-10: 0752866974
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 327
Rating:
  • Currently 2.8/5 Stars.
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2.8 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: OrionDutton
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 0
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jessielynn avatar reviewed Nights of Rain and Stars on + 79 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
I love Binchy but I think she rushed through this one. It just isn't engrossing like most of her novels.
mountainreader avatar reviewed Nights of Rain and Stars on + 113 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Another great novel from Maeve Binchy! This novel is a story of sudden endings and new beginnings, of friendships forged in the face of tragedy, and of the nights of rain and stars that fall and shine over a beautiful island in a sparkling sea. In a small Greek island village, a group of travelers from around the world and the local residents they encounter are brought together in unexpected ways when sudden tragedy strikes.
MSW2b avatar reviewed Nights of Rain and Stars on
Helpful Score: 1
The book was good, but certainly not one of Binchy's best works.
reviewed Nights of Rain and Stars on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Maeve Binchy writes a great story set on a Greek island of several strangers each with their own problems that by chance encouter a tragedy together which binds them into friendships that change their lives.
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Helpful Score: 1
Vacationers on a Greek Isle and all that happens to them. Pretty much a love story. Not Binchy's best work. Quick read...
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reviewed Nights of Rain and Stars on + 1217 more book reviews
by MAEVE BINCHY. In a Greek taverna, high over the small village of Aghia Anna, four people meet for the first time: Fiona, an Irish nurse, Thomas, a Californian academic; Elsa, a German television presenter; and David a shy English boy. Along with Andreas, the old man who runs the taverna, they become close to each other after witnessing a tragedy when a pleasure steamer catches fire in the harbour. NIGHTS OF RAIN AND STARS is the story of one summer when Fiona, Thomas, Elsa and David all have to face the particular life crisis which first made them leave their homes and end up in Greece. With the help of Vonni, a middle-aged Irish woman who lives in the village and is now a near-native, they each find a solution - although not necessarily the one they anticipated
reviewed Nights of Rain and Stars on + 30 more book reviews
In some ways quite a departure for Maeve Binchy, but still touching on the themes of friendships and homecomings.
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Not the best MAeve Binchy has ever put out but its ok.
punkinema avatar reviewed Nights of Rain and Stars on + 305 more book reviews
The setting is a small village in Greece where four strangers meet and share a village tragedy. Each person has a personal reason for being in this remote village and find answers in surprising ways. I loved it.
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As usual, I loved this book. Maeve Binchy never fails to capture me with her characters and writing style. This one I finished in 2 days. That is saying something with 2 kids.
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Takes place in a Greek village. A handful of tourists are thrown together by a tradegy that they observe. They become friends - and sometimes more - as they all reexamine their lives. Good escapist book - has a wish-I-was-there factor.
beaconkat avatar reviewed Nights of Rain and Stars on + 10 more book reviews
I enjoyed this story tremendously- Maeve Binchy has a way of having her characters come so alive you want to just keep on reading and have it never end.
reviewed Nights of Rain and Stars on + 4 more book reviews
I loved this book. It takes place on a Greek Island. Four strangers are stranded there and all of them have run away fom somthing. It's magical like all of Maeve Binchy books.
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Very enjoyable, good story with likable characters. A good book to curl up with on a cold winter day.
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nicely written- easy reading
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Although not large type, this edition has plenty of white space between the lines that facilitates easier reading.
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Well-read, well-written story with Maeve Binchy's fabulous characters inviting you into their lives!

Her writing will be missed!
Chilypepah avatar reviewed Nights of Rain and Stars on + 16 more book reviews
An awesome tale by Maeve Binchy! You will not want it to end.
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A story of PEOPLE...as always, Ms Bincy is able to create wonderful
characters that tell a enjoyable story.


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