Quentins

by Maeve Binchy

Book Overview

A New York Times Bestselling AuthorIs it possible to tell the story of a generation and a city through the history of a restaurant? Ella Brady thinks so. She wants to film a documentary about Quentins that will capture the spirit of Dublin form the 1970s to the present day. After all, the restaurant saw the people of a city become more confident in everything form their lifestyles to the food they eat and it has a thousand tales to tell.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0525946829
• ISBN13: 9780525946823
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Dutton Books
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Quentins

This is a great book it is adicting the ending was great it makes the reader want more I wish there was a sequal. I was happy to find out thatcathy and tom had a baby boy and. I'm interested in knowing if Ella and Derry Kig will have a future relationship together.Over all it was a great book oh another thing for people who liked this book you should buy all the books from this author. Finaly you MUST BUY The Reaper ICED OUT skateboard from blind skateboards or you could also just get the gold one. and most importantly VivaLaChimchar RulesBLIND Skateboards REAPER ICED OUT Complete Skateboard

Excellent intro to Maeve Binchy

If this is how Maeve Binchy's books are, I'm a new fan! I picked this book up because of the cover. I know, I know, never judge a book by its cover. But I did and I am so glad that I did. Quentins is a wonderful read...Binchy immediately draws you into the story of Ella...and then weaves you into the stories of the villagers. I loved it. I felt like I was part of the restaurant goers. Each story is poignant and I loved how it all ties together into Quentins. Definitely a five star book and a great read!

Becoming a Binchy Fan

I just finished reading Scarlet Feather and just had to read Quentins! I knew that there would be mention of characters from Scarlet Feather, so I was anxious to continue these stories.There are a lot of characters in the novel and a lot of story that takes place, so it would be rather confusing to try and explain the plot. However, it is such a wonderful character novel and you can't help but care about the people in the book. Maeve Binchy has such a wonderful way of telling her stories, and I recommend this book.I think I have a new favorite author!

I loved it

I loved this book. I do love everything Maeve write's but this, I feel, is one of her better novels. I also enjoyed the 'closure' we got on Aiden and Signora and other characters from Evening Class and Scarlet Feather (even though that was not one of my favorites).O definetly recommend this books to current Maeve Binchy fans and everyone else who has not had the chance to read any of her novels, hoiwever a look at Evening Class and Scarlet Featherfirst would be helpful.

Quentins, the heart of Binchy's universe

If you're a fan of Maeve Binchy, you've already visited Quentins. This restaurant, run by the cool efficient Brenda Brennan and her husband Patrick, is a place that characters in other Binchy novels always seem to be visiting at crucial points in their lives. It's the sort of place where you'd think "If these walls could talk..."Ella Brady, the main character of this novel, thinks the same thing. After an affair with a married man goes bad, she throws herself into producing a documentary about Quentins to get her mind off her heartbreak. Along with Ella, we learn about Brenda and Patrick, hear the stories of many Quentins patrons over the years, and even meet Quentin himself. As you'd expect from Binchy, the stories are funny, sad, and heartwarming.As a bonus to fans of Maeve Binchy, you also get to revisit some of your favorite characters from other novels. Ever wonder what happens to Signora and Aidan from Evening Class? Tom, Cathy, Simon, and Maud from Scarlett Feather? Ria from Tara Road? Pick up this book. You won't be disappointed.