#23 Circle of Friends by Maeve Bincy. Well, another tale with tons of characters, in fact, everyone mentioned plays a role in this book. This book is mostly about romance and the usual and unusual ways men and women are attracted to each other. The drama takes place between a small town called Knockglen and the city, Dublin. The characters are a group of friends at the university, their parents, and intertwined friends. Binchy's stories are always intertwined. Unusual characters are Eve raised by Sister Francis in the convent and Benny who is a large, but lovable friend from the small town. The usual are Nan, the beautiful controlled girl, and handsome Jack. Add in the rich cousin, the drunken father, the plotting store clerk, a few deaths, and the flamboyant Clodaugh and Fonsie, and you have the making of a good tale. This is the second book I got from my chain letter book exchange. Funny, it came the day after I finished reading Heart and Soul. I think I'll take a break from Maeve. Besides the books are really long and I'm getting behind on my 100 book goal.