Light a Penny Candle by Maeve Binchy
Light a Penny Candle

Maeve Binchy

Light a Penny Candle

Maeve Binchy

528 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Light a Penny Candle by Maeve Binchy is a poignant and powerful novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories of unbreakable female friendships, the complexities of life's challenges, and the unwavering power of love and loyalty in the face of adversity.

Community Reviews

3.79
based on 1,083 reviews

Moods

emotional: 87%

reflective: 37%

sad: 37%

funny: 27%

hopeful: 27%

lighthearted: 27%

relaxing: 20%

inspiring: 15%

adventurous: 10%

tense: 10%

challenging: 7%

dark: 7%

informative: 2%


Pace

62% of readers chose medium
37% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
24% of readers chose A mix
66% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

85% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

76% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

31% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
55% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

41% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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