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roseleaf24's review
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The first hundred pages were a struggle for me; they were very much in the scattered, scene-changing page to page without warning, style of Karon's that I don't particularly enjoy. I almost quit the book and was debating quitting the series. But it really turned at that hundred page mark. From them on the story was much more linear, straightforward, and coherent. I really enjoyed reading about the story from the past and the family they get to know at their inn in Ireland.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, and Domestic abuse
mschadoux's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
gmamartha's review
3.0
This was harder for me to read, as a lot from the old journal. But they found a new family as always. They are good at finding family.
alidottie's review
3.0
I still love Father Tim, but the nonMitford books just haven't won me over. This one takes place in Ireland where he and Cynthia finally go for vacation. There is little reason to get attached to the characters since we'll never hear of them again. Plus half the book was them reading from a journal from the 18th century which was more confusing (esp since I listened to this book).
Sorry, but though well-written this one was a snoozer!
Sorry, but though well-written this one was a snoozer!
meme_too2's review
5.0
I just love the way this woman writes.
"When I find myself in the cellar of affliction, I always look about for the wine."
"To the open leather bag with its antiseptic breath of injury and healing."
Who writes like that???? A very descriptive writer who writes beautifully.
And, of course, once again the characters are so interesting.
"When I find myself in the cellar of affliction, I always look about for the wine."
"To the open leather bag with its antiseptic breath of injury and healing."
Who writes like that???? A very descriptive writer who writes beautifully.
And, of course, once again the characters are so interesting.
soniapage's review
3.0
This book covers the Irish vacation Father Tim and Cynthia take to research his Irish roots. They never seem to get around to doing that. In fact, Cynthia spends most of the time in the lodge room nursing her ankle. This book seems much more preachy than all the others - too much, in fact. I did like the back-story from the old journal they found in the lodge library.
Again, the narrator was not a good fit for this particular book.
Again, the narrator was not a good fit for this particular book.
rose_herczeg's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
katemoxie's review
3.0
Sounds silly, but would have enjoyed it more if there had been two line breaks between "scenes" - sometimes confusing when the dialog suddenly didn't make sense.
mitchy1127's review
1.0
This was just not good. I abandoned it about 75 pages from the end. Frankly I don't care how it ended it was that uneventful. I enjoyed her other books, this one was just a disappointment.
lkthomas07's review
4.0
This book was hard to get back into after so long away from Father Tim & Mitford, but once I did, it was great. Familiar characters, some mystery and a very touching family story all made for a great book. I wanted to keep reading after it was over.