Reviews

At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon

melanieboyer's review against another edition

5.0

A joy from start to end.

erina75's review against another edition

5.0

This book and subsequent series has been life changing, for me.
I first heard about Mitford from a Christian mom blogger and thought it sounded cozy and sweet. I was right - it is a very lovely little story and extremely heartwarming.
I found this series during a very difficult time in my life - I was in a job I didn't enjoy and life seemed very bleak.
I would take my Mitford books to lunch with me and escape into a quiet world full of support and love.
This book exudes the community I only wish I knew.
Father Tim and the entire cast of characters are memorable and compelling.
Any time I'm blue, I revisit Mitford.
I love this one the best, because this is the novel where we meet (most) of the gang.

I do skip the Uncle Billy parts every time... once was enough of that plot.

Can't wait for the next instalment!

nicole_p's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

mhegyi's review against another edition

5.0

Loved this simple, endearing story! Definitely the kind of book to read if you want to escape to a sweet town with colorful characters who live in a simpler time. Still had some interesting plot lines to keep me engaged the whole time. Also has quite a bit of religious undertones, and, although I'm not very religious, I didn't mind at all. Can't wait to read the next one in the Mitford series.

hismercysurrounding's review

3.0

I like the variety of quirky characters, and the main three characters, especially (Father Tim, Dooley, and Cynthia). I like the funny quips. I do *not* like the uses of the Lord's name in vain, even by the rector. Some of the theology is shallow, too. But there is definitely something to be said for the love and hospitality shown by various characters, here.

bookgirl71's review against another edition

medium-paced

5.0

ker0wyn's review against another edition

3.0

I can't believe I liked this so much!

abkc1987's review against another edition

4.0

The interesting thing about this book and series is that it's so different from all of the other Christian fiction that I've read. Most of the books in that genre seem to be out to evangelize people and are always dragging down the plot with a bunch of "Christianity 101" and everyone's problems getting magically solved when they decide to believe in Christ. That's all fine and dandy if you're an unbeliever who accidentally happened to stumble into Mardel's, but what if you're already certain about the fate of your eternal soul and just want a good, wholesome read? Well, you've found it with the Mitford series. It centers on the quaint, charming little town of Mitford, NC, sent straight from Central Casting to play the perfect little slice of 1950's Americana set in the modern day. The main character, the rector of the Lord's Chapel, is much less of a cliche than the town itself, and he is warm, funny, flawed, and absolutely assured in his faith. I particularly enjoy the way the author seems to be writing from a much more mature place theologically than so many other Christian fiction authors. Worth reading, but don't expect it to keep you up all night finishing it.

labsreads's review against another edition

5.0

One of my favorite series.

dmfsharp's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0