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mimima's review against another edition
2.0
Good grief, it took me 11 days to read this (slow moving) yet relatively short novel. I enjoyed the way that it was in snippets, but yet found the perspective odd enough that several times I had to go back to figure out who was speaking and to whom.
Clearly, it didn't grab me, though I didn't find myself dreading the read.
Clearly, it didn't grab me, though I didn't find myself dreading the read.
nferre's review against another edition
3.0
A very sweet, very quiet and peaceful read, with great plot and character development -- just no drama or scintillating romance.
wingedpotato's review against another edition
4.0
Even better than the first in this series of "gentle fiction." If the first book was a drink of cool water, this one felt more like a mug of hot chocolate--more emotional intensity, but still easy to swallow.
aelane23's review against another edition
5.0
What else can I say about Mitford? Karon delivers in the sequel to At Home in Mitford. I can't count how many times I laughed out loud when reading it. Purely delightful! Loved it!
Second read through was delightful.
Second read through was delightful.
piepieb's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of my favorite Mitford books. I love how perfectly human Father Tim and Cynthia are- how they struggle with their feelings for each other and how to make their feelings known. They're treading on unfamiliar ground - especially in Timothy's case - and they bolster their friendship with a series of notes and letters while Cynthia is in New York. Changes come as well for Father Tim's friends and parishioners... Dooley is going to be sent to boarding school; Miss Sadie discovers she has a grand-niece; the statue of Willard Porter is unveiled; and a crusty and unlikable construction worker comes to town.
Mitford is a village I enjoy returning to time and time again. This was not the first time I read this book, and it will probably not be the last!
Mitford is a village I enjoy returning to time and time again. This was not the first time I read this book, and it will probably not be the last!
ebizzell's review against another edition
3.0
I love many things about this book but I have to say it is my least favorite Mitford book. Too much filler and lots of side stories. But still a delightful read!
sanollen's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
rjnellie's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
donnaj71's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a sweet story. The parson and his neighbor are developing a relationship but he is having a hard time opening up his heart to her. He knows he loves her but he seems to have a protective wall built up around his heart. He is having a hard time relaxing and showing in actions just how much he loves her. I also loved the part about cousin Meg from Ireland.
One thing that drove me mad about this book was the over used "like so many xxxx" or "like so much xxx." Really, there are other ways of describing things. It was like so many nails on a chalk board to me.
One thing that drove me mad about this book was the over used "like so many xxxx" or "like so much xxx." Really, there are other ways of describing things. It was like so many nails on a chalk board to me.