Nights of Rain and Stars

Nights of Rain and Stars is a romance novel by Maeve Binchy. Plot[edit]. In a small town in Greece, a group of people witness a boating accident and.
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Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Nights of Rain and Stars by Maeve Binchy. Nights of Rain and Stars 3. In a Greek taverna, high over the small village of Aghia Anna, four people meet for the first time: 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 t In a Greek taverna, high over the small village of Aghia Anna, four people meet for the first time: 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.

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 Paperback , pages. Published by Orion Books first published To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Nights of Rain and Stars , please sign up. There is an Aghia Anna in Mykonos and in Naxos. Which village is being referred to in this novel? I always assumed that it was a fictional village Kind of an "insert generic island name here" …more There are so many island villages called Agia Anna Kind of an "insert generic island name here" situation.

See 1 question about Nights of Rain and Stars…. Lists with This Book. Apr 08, Suzanne rated it it was amazing Shelves: This is must be the only Maeve book I've left off my shelf! I can't bear the thought that'd Id allowed one to slip through! As my memory is pretty very scratchy, I don't remember in vivid colour, but I know that I loved it, every single bit.

Have also added it as 'Want to read again'. As with most of Maeve's books look at me writing her name like we are old friends! Now what's not to love about this lady's work?! Re-read in August 20 This is must be the only Maeve book I've left off my shelf! Re-read in August This is my first re read of a Maeve book, and I listened to the audio cd.

The female narrator did a great job of male to female, and accents — English, German, Greek, Irish and American. Nothing to cringe about like I have in all audio books I've read so far. This was a tale woven together with the lives of a small group of tourists and the eclectic group of locals that they happen upon in the small coastal town of Aghia Anna, in the Greek Islands. Everyone has their share of baggage, and they come together to learn a lot about each other, and then of course, in turn, themselves. This author has a knack of storytelling in engaging way; there is never anything not to love about her books.

This will be the first of many many re-reads for me. Very much looking forward to revisiting them all! View all 28 comments.

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Feb 03, Kristen rated it it was amazing Shelves: The point to Maeve Binchy novels is not to wonder what will happen to the characters. You can pretty much assume a happy ending, and that is why Binchy is the comfort food of the reading world. Her writing is simple and sweet. The stories are not meant to be suspenseful or to leave you guessing. I'm surprised by the one-star reviews of this book which seem to be evaluating this novel by some other standard than what is ordinarily used for Binchy novels: Is it easy to The point to Maeve Binchy novels is not to wonder what will happen to the characters.

Is it easy to read? When you're wrung out by the complicated torments of your own life, does the book give you the equivalent of a hot bath and a warm nap? If you can answer yes, then the purpose of Binchy's novel has been fulfilled. Nights of Rain and Stars is exactly that comfort read. Set in a small town in Greece, a group of 4 strangers become friends with each other and the locals, and learn some things about themselves along the way. It's charming, and it's simple. View all 3 comments.

Mar 03, Isis rated it did not like it. Contrived Plot is contrived. Anyone who can't figure out exactly what will happen with whom by the second chapter deserves to read to the end. Apr 13, Julz rated it did not like it. This is the last Binchy book I will ever buy.


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She has a new one out now, and I won't go there. Her earlier works, until Tara Road, which was the "beginning of the end," in my opinion, are among my favorite re-readable books. She's one of those authors who should have stuck to writing what she knows post-WWII life in small Irish villages rather than trying to be hip yuppies, cappuchino machines, groups of middle-aged tourists, etc. Her newer books, in the opinion of one of my friends, seem ghos This is the last Binchy book I will ever buy.

Her newer books, in the opinion of one of my friends, seem ghost-written. Will the real Binchy ever be back? One-dimensional, wooden characters just hurt this potentially lovely story of 4 strangers meeting on a remote Greek Island. Sadly, the characters are so similar it hurts, most of them good with the occasional bad character thrown in. People who are good have faults, and bad people have redeeming qualities--but no one has told Ms. At times in conversation, my mind would wander and I would be lost at who was talking, it almost seemed like a conversation one person was having with th One-dimensional, wooden characters just hurt this potentially lovely story of 4 strangers meeting on a remote Greek Island.

At times in conversation, my mind would wander and I would be lost at who was talking, it almost seemed like a conversation one person was having with themselves. No explanation as to why Fiona loved this Shane so much, he was a complete jerk to her, and no mention in her past as to why that came to be. The most interesting character, Vonni, had a past that would have made a fabulous story in and of itself.

Also, Binchy makes these characters talk, and often they use Irish slang. The German woman asks the American man if he 'fancies' her, and the muscleman new father of Thomas' kid says things like "properly" which, while some Americans would say, I find it hard to believe this guy would use.

Not that he's stupid, or anything, but it doesn't play correctly. I have Quentins and plan on trying that as well, but I think I'm done with instantly being excited when I run across one of her books at a yard sale. Jul 26, Alison rated it liked it. I actually want to give this book two stars, but the characters were so sweet and nice that I don't want to hurt their feelings. Yes, I did just write that. Yes, I do worry about characters' feelings.

I'm not a Maeve Binchy devotee, but I do like her books - I thought "Circle of Friends" was fantastic, and I've thought the few other books of hers I've read although their titles don't jump out at me were star average. Enough that I expected this one would be, too, plus it I actually want to give this book two stars, but the characters were so sweet and nice that I don't want to hurt their feelings. Enough that I expected this one would be, too, plus it has a beautiful title.

Instead, this read like a first novel.

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The writing was self-indulgent and stretched too thin, and the characters, sweet and nice as they might be, were self-indulgent and melodramatic, too, way too obsessed with their own problems and what everyone else thought about them. The tragedy that is the foundation the plot is distant and, although not unbelievable, doesn't trigger any feeling of connection or empathy, and the events that follow also feel contrived.

In short, I wouldn't recommend this book, but if you find yourself with nothing else to read, there are worse ways to spend your time. If nothing else, it's a nice little vacation to Greece. Serious reasons drive four strangers to become friends. They all share one thing from the start - they are tourists on a journey of exploration.

Each booked a trip to a Greek island from four quarters of the earth for six weeks. When hiking about, looking for the next sight to see, a boat catches on fire in the harbor below their hill, and in their shared consternation, they begin introducing themselves while taking a seat at a nearby restaurant table. Fiona, an Irish nurse, is in love with her c Serious reasons drive four strangers to become friends. Fiona, an Irish nurse, is in love with her companion, Shane.

She knows Shane is a drug abuser, but she doesn't care. When her family objected to her boyfriend, she decided to take off with him on this vacation.

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Shane, by the way, is as awful as her family thinks. He makes no effort whatsoever to be kind or loving. Fiona is as blind to his horrible personality as her family thinks. Elsa, a beautiful German television reporter, has come to have a think about her relationship with her boyfriend. Long ago, her father deserted her mother. She recently discovered her boyfriend also deserted his child from a former relationship, and fuming, she decided on a Greek vacation to decide whether she should marry him or break it off.

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David does not understand how to handle his father. He loves his dad, but his father is demanding he take over the family business. In confusion, he has come to the beautiful island to figure out what to do. Thomas is upset that his ex-wife and her new husband seem to be coming between him and their son. Whenever he calls, he feels like a fifth wheel.

He has decided on this vacation to review his options. The cafe owner, Andreas, can't help overhearing their conversation. His heart warms to them because he also has family troubles. Long ago, he and his son argued, and as a result his son left for America and was never heard from again.

Andreas regrets the argument and wants to see his son once more, but he doesn't believe his son will ever forgive him. The four new friends arrange to meet for either sharing apartments or resources at the restaurant, and soon they are involved in sorting out the others' problems.

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May I suggest 'Nights of Rain and Stars. But knowing the sensitivities of readers of this kind of fiction, I am attempting to be as amiable in my opinion as possible. Everybody, I wish you all very good day! Apr 21, Paula rated it really liked it.


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    • Haven't read Binchey in a long time but found this book on my shelf and almost passed it over. I am hesitant to read hard-covered books and this one was given to me by my mom with a, "Sorry, I know you don't like hard-covered books but it sounded like a book you would enjoy reading. Easy read; absorbing characters whose lives, true to Binchey's trademark, intersect - this time on the Greek Isle of Ahnia Anna. I only predicted one of the four characters' endings but the rest, Haven't read Binchey in a long time but found this book on my shelf and almost passed it over. I only predicted one of the four characters' endings but the rest, while not totally surprising, were worth the read.

    I've since passed the book onto a colleague. Quick, good read and maybe, as I did, other readers will enjoy the exotic setting of a remote Greek Isle. Jun 24, Alice-Elizabeth marriedtobooks rated it liked it Shelves: Nights of Rain and Stars was a nice read, it follows the story of four different people who all come to be into contact with each other on a Greek island.

    I picked this book up at my local College library where I am a student at a while ago. The characters themselves David, Fiona, Elsa and Thomas all had their own various issues and were trying to find the solution to them. There's also the mystery of the Irish woman Vonni who came to live on the Island but you find out why 3. There's also the mystery of the Irish woman Vonni who came to live on the Island but you find out why and her story in the book. I read the book quickly and liked how each character found their solutions to their troubled issues. The setting was nice throughout.

    I liked Maeve's writing style, this was the first book by her that I've read. Good for anyone wanting a reading escape! May 13, Sara rated it really liked it Shelves: This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. What an easy book to fall into, and what easy characters to fall in love with.

    But this was a lovely creation of falling into an easy, tranquil vacation in Greece — you could feel the simplicity of life there, un-harried, and the quickly formed friendship of the characters was beautiful and believable. I loved Andreas, the restaurant owner, and his charm and generosity. He seemed a sweet and loving man.

    The fact that these people could bond after a tragedy in his restaurant says a lot about his depth and presence. This book is a testament to family — acceptance, love, support, and the need for it. Not just the family that you are born into, but the family that you choose through your life as well. Strength and growth and acceptance. The truth of this: Ourselves and friends, if we are lucky enough to make them. We are not tied to our children or they to us. We make our own happiness, receive our own karma for what we put into the world. Feb 21, Beth rated it liked it Shelves: I was in a mood to read about Greece, longing to remember the days and nights I spent on a Greek island, so in that sense, this book was just what the doctor ordered.

    I loved reading about the scenery, traditions, and culture of a small village on a Greek island. So idyllic and charming: Jun 28, Pages Buy. Jul 18, Minutes Buy. Sep 16, Minutes Buy. Jul 29, Pages. Jun 28, Pages. Jul 18, Minutes. Sep 16, Minutes. The lives of four strangers are forever altered when they meet in a Greek seaside village in this compelling novel from 1 New York Times bestselling author Maeve Binchy.

    Tourists enter the hilltop tavern, alone and in pairs, for a casual lunch. But a sudden tragedy in the harbor below causes these perfect strangers to become unlikely friends as their lives begin to entwine… Fiona left her nursing career in Ireland to be with the man everyone thinks is wrong for her. Elsa fled Germany and her high-powered television job once she learned what the man she loved was hiding from her.

    Thomas mourns his failed marriage and misses his young son in California, while David yearns to reconcile with his family in England without having to go into the family business. Chance has brought them together, and together they will find new ways of looking at the lives they left behind.