- Paperback: 1 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books; Boxed edition (April 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0147712564
- ISBN-13: 978-0147712561
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.2 x 8.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 615,473 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book, about ordinary people who are as extraordinary on the inside as everyone of us thinks we are, grabs you and holds on. Karon's a good storyteller--and a literate one; some wonderful turns of phrase, and compelling images.
The middle-agers'love story rings quietly true, meanders through a couple of volumes without a single x-rated page, but passionate at the level of the heart. One lovely set of chapters in the second volume recalls the nearly extinct, fine art of letter-writing... made me sit down and write a few.
An old preacher I once knew told me "some things are better 'felt' than 'telt.'" Karon is of that school; her village is a metaphor for the dailiness of our lives, and her presentation of the flawed and foibled villagers is done with humor and humanity.
Some may protest that her protagonist, Father Tim, is too good to be true. In a way, he is--but I'm guessing he's meant to be a kind of Incarnation--No compromise here with evil, but instead a way out; the offer of redemption, usually accepted--with plenty of rejoicing all around. Set in the church, the context lets Karon do theology with plot, character and setting, and it works.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Karon has the unique ability to take you to a community that is challenging, peaceful, has a variety of characters and keeps your interest. I found her use of the English Language delightful. Metaphors such as "rain as soft as a moth's wings on the window" are moving and create mental images that are very satisfying. In today's busy world where we are bombarded with hate, anger and fear, this little town is a wonderful place to visit. I hope that Karon will continue to write...I will vist her towns often.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having just finished the first book in the Mitford series, I am compelled to surge right into the next three books - armed with an iced tea, a big piece of that Marmalade cake, my dog (a Barnabus by nature), and my renewed faith in God and mankind.
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wonderful, heartwarming
I loved these books, but am perplexed by some things...what is 'livermush?'
Published on 1 Aug 1999
One of the most heart-warming stories I have ever read
Father Tim and the characters, and I stress characters, of Mitford are enchanting. In today's world of declining moral values it is refreshing to jump into the lives of these... Read more
Published on 28 Jun 1999
Charming, heartwarming and habit-forming!
After reading the first four in the Mitford series, I just finished A NEW SONG, the most recent in the continuing story of Father Timothy, Cynthia and their flock. Read more
Published on 23 Jun 1999
Jan Karon's books are addicting!
All 4 of these books are so loveable, you'll find yourself sneaking time to read them, staying up late, and even possibly ignoring close friends! Read more
Published on 21 Jun 1999
A feel-good-when-you're-done book!
I began the series with the first book (a Christmas gift) and now I have to know what happens to everyone! Read more
Published on 10 Jun 1999
I love them all!
I love all the Mitford books. I find Dooley highly amusing and I love the way Jan Karon makes the escapades of these characters so realistic. Read more
Published on 6 May 1999
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