Every time I think I’ve learned my lesson about waiting weeks to write a review after finishing a book, it happens again. Almost three weeks later, there’s not much about A Week in Winter standing out in my mind, besides the fact that I’m a bit relieved to be finished my massive Binchy undertaking.

I enjoyed the first half of this book. While I may not have understood Chicky’s continued need to lie to her family after years away from home, her journey from teenager to B&B owner was fascinating. Unfortunately, the second half felt more disjointed. I’m used to Binchy’s novels feeling like a collection of short stories, but there’s usually a final chapter, almost like an epilogue, where everything comes together. Especially since a lot of these characters from the second half are international visitors, there’s a lack of closure that left A Week in Winter feeling unfinished.