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Firefly Summer
- Narrated by: Kate Binchy
- Length: 23 hrs and 29 mins
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Summary
In the summer of 1962, an American millionaire arrives in a small, sleepy Irish town with far-reaching consequences.
For the children of the Ryan family, the long hot summers are usually spent playing in the ruins of a large, abandoned house. But when the American, Patrick O'Neill, buys the ruins, dreams are made and broken and secrets which should never be revealed are betrayed.
Firefly Summer tells interlocking stories of love lost and won during four fateful years in the life of a close-knit Irish community.
Critic reviews
"The secrets hidden behind lace curtains, a young girl's first kiss, children's summer games, unexpected pregnancies, sudden deaths. She makes us feel as if we also know the place and the people....One of those good, old-fashioned stories that are as comfortable and comforting as home itself." ( The Philadelphia Inquirer)
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- Alice
- 09-02-23
Wonderful
I’ve read many of Maeve Binchys books, this is the first one I’ve listened to…. It really comes alive and such an amazing story …. A wonderful picture of a community in 1960s Ireland
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- Anne
- 20-02-11
A great listen
I loved listening to this audio book, it was well read with lots of feeling.
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- purple ann
- 02-04-19
always a winner
how people's lives twist and mix together enjoyed all of it thanks audible for recommending it.
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- Mo Heaver
- 15-02-21
Great story! Narrator, loved her!
Great story!
Loved listening to the narrator. Could listen to Kate Binchy all day and all night!
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- Teddy's mumma
- 14-10-23
Great story but…
I read this book many years ago and I like Maeve Binchy’s way of telling a story. The characters are all of interest and she develops the story and the plot well, so it weaves around you and steals into your every fibre.
However, by the time I’d listened to the first 10 chapters I was getting really sick of the narrator’s Irish accent. No offence intended as I love an Irish accent but it was too, too much. I started thinking in an Irish accent. The whole thought of the next 15hrs and 46minutes is too overwhelming. I’ll need to return to Firefly Summer another day.
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- James Raine
- 05-02-22
Lovely story
As always, great characters and very good narration. Unfortunately the end is so abrupt that you wonder if the book was cut short. There are some small parts that are repeated throughout the book, and need editing.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-09-16
wow.
This is my first Maeve Binchy but certainlyI not my last!
The narrative is simply wonderful, beautifully read and expressed.
I laughed and cried and had that feeling that I wish it could have gone on forever.
I highly recommend...just lovely.
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- Carmel
- 06-12-17
Loved it
Would you listen to Firefly Summer again? Why?
Yes I would. It was charming, interesting how the characters were revealed and I thoroughly enjoyed the narration.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
Those scenes in the Ryan household.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Absolutely
Any additional comments?
It was just a real treat and nostalgic for past times.
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- samantha
- 05-03-23
Great story with very good narration
Not read a Maeve Binchy novel for years but thought I’d give this audiobook a go. Really enjoyed the story - a lot of characters to get used to and remember but once I did the story really came together. I thought the narrator did an excellent job and i will certainly read another one by them both.
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- Emma Gentry
- 14-10-23
One of my Binchy favourites
Typically great range of characters and story twists. Engaging and almost undatable. Cosy and familiar. Just what you want from her books.
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