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'There is something profoudnly consoling about a novel by Miss Read.' (Stephanie Cross THE LADY )
'Packed with unforgettable characters, enchanting stories and festive cheer.' (SOUTH WALES ARGUS )
'Packed with unforgettable characters, enchanting stories and festive cheer.' (SOUTH WALES ARGUS )
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Read by Carole Boyd. A brand new Miss Read novel, set in the Cotswold village of Thrush Green at Christmas.
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47 of 49 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This was a book I looked forward to with a passion. Couldn't wait to read it. It arrived. Disappointment. Cloying, not astringent/cerbic in the old Miss Read way. Snobbish, patronising, too much re-iteration. I felt that this cashed in on Miss Read's good name but the ghost writer/editor really was not up to it. Shame that the series has been spoiled in this way. Would not recommend buying, not sure I'd even borrow it from the library.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this as a Christmas present for a friend. She left it in my house without saying anything. My mother (80) picked it up and condemned it for its lack of pace and meandering prose style. I had bought the book trusting to the author's name and my personal enjoyment of many Miss Read titles over the years. I then read the first couple of pages and was mortified to discover that the book isn't by Miss Read at all. I certainly wouldn't have bought it if the publishers had made this clear. Neither reader will now believe my commendation of the earlier works; both have been too disappointed by their first 'Miss Read' experience. I'm certainly not going to bother reading any further, and am concerned about the ethics of taking it to my local charity shop. Siomedig iawn!
66 of 70 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have read and enjoyed every one of Miss Read's books, so was absolutely delighted to see there was 'a brand new Miss Read novel' about to be published even though she was officially retired.
As soon as I saw that the book had actually been written by her editor, Jenny Dereham, I felt distinctly short changed! The book isn't terrible, and it's nice to read a bit more about her well-known characters, but the whole narrative and characterisation lacks the 'bite' that Miss Read has always employed with great success.
If I had known that Miss Read had, according to the acknowledgement 'discussed the initial idea, developed the storyline, then left [Jenny Dereham] to put it into words', I might have had second thoughts.
I honestly think this should be made clear by the publishers on the book cover.
As soon as I saw that the book had actually been written by her editor, Jenny Dereham, I felt distinctly short changed! The book isn't terrible, and it's nice to read a bit more about her well-known characters, but the whole narrative and characterisation lacks the 'bite' that Miss Read has always employed with great success.
If I had known that Miss Read had, according to the acknowledgement 'discussed the initial idea, developed the storyline, then left [Jenny Dereham] to put it into words', I might have had second thoughts.
I honestly think this should be made clear by the publishers on the book cover.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Very disappointing.
I enjoyed the earlier Thrush Green books but had noticed that the latest ones centred less on the country characters and more on the well-to-do people. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Shirley Mosey
Christmas at Thrush Green
I totally disagree with the criticism of Christmas at Thrush Green. I have read all of Miss Read's books (and was so very sorry when she retired) and I think that Jenny Dereham has... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Sue D
A very enjoyable read
I have read and enjoyed Miss Read's books, so was delighted to see that another had been published, although she did collaborate with her editor. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Dorothy
Christmas at Thrush Green
I was so looking forward to reading another of Miss Read's books. Christmas at Thrush Green was very good, but not the same "caliber" as Miss Read. Read more
Published 17 months ago by JayneBingley
Excellent light christmas reading...
What truly delightful books this seris are.. and WHY arnt they on the television on a sunday night ????????????????? Read more
Published 17 months ago by Jacqueline
Meeting old friends
I was very curious about the book, as the reviews are so mixed and different. It has to be said that the writing of Jenny Dereham (who has actually written this book) totally lacks... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Stalder Verena
Christmas at Thrush Green
I was so pleased to discover a new Miss Read book, though I soon realised that it was not actually written by her - not surprising really as she is in her nineties. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Constance
SADLY DISAPPOINTED
I was too excited at the prospect of a new Miss Read to bother with the reviews. I should have done and then saved my money. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Hesperus
Christmas at Thrush Green - Miss Read
Purchased as a present for my wife - she thought it was excellent - one in a long line of Thrush Green Books - highly recommended.
Published 21 months ago by Horace Horse
Enjoyable
I read the reviews of the other readers so it was with fear and trepidation that I began to read,Christmas at Thrush Green but I must admit that I quite enjoyed it. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Rowan
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