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Summary: Just as good as the first book.
Review: In this second book of the Mitford series, Jan Karon reintroduces us to our favorite cast of characters and throws in a few new ones. Father Tim is up to his eyeballs with his dog and Dooley, the boy we met in the first book. Add to the mix a rich widow who makes no bones about the fact that she herself has her eye on Father Tim. The whole mix makes for another wonderful adventure in Mitford.
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Summary: Another great trip to Mitford
Review: It had been over a year since I read the first Mitford book, so I figured it was time to take another visit. I will admit I wasn't too excited about reading Mitford #2 because I knew there wouldn't be much action in the story. However, after about 50 pages or so in A Light in the Window, I realized what I was missing. I was finally home once again...This second installment is chock-full of happenings. We have recent widower, Edith Mallory, setting her eyes (and hands) on Father Tim; a mysterious Irish cousin who comes to stay in the rectory for questionable reasons; and we meet a new character, Buck Leeper, the hardened, unpleasant building supervisor hired to build Mitford's new nursing home. But the most important part of this book is Father Tim's growing feelings toward his neighbor, Cynthia, and his struggle to accept them, be happy, and let nature take its course. And naturally, Cynthia has a word or two to say about that! I enjoyed A Light in the Window much better than the first one. I found myself reading this novel until the wee hours of the morning because I couldn't get enough of the characters or heartwarming storylines. No action, no plot twists, no shocking endings -- but I simply didn't care. Jan Karon has a way of telling a story that makes all those other page-turning qualities seem unimportant. Mitford is a home away from home, a fictitious account of REAL life, and a place where I will look forward to visiting in the books to come.
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Summary: Another great trip to Mitford
Review: It had been over a year since I read the first Mitford book, so I figured it was time to take another visit. I will admit I wasn't too excited about reading Mitford #2 because I knew there wouldn't be much action in the story. However, after about 50 pages or so in A Light in the Window, I realized what I was missing. I was finally home once again... This second installment is chock-full of happenings. We have recent widower, Edith Mallory, setting her eyes (and hands) on Father Tim; a mysterious Irish cousin who comes to stay in the rectory for questionable reasons; and we meet a new character, Buck Leeper, the hardened, unpleasant building supervisor hired to build Mitford's new nursing home. But the most important part of this book is Father Tim's growing feelings toward his neighbor, Cynthia, and his struggle to accept them, be happy, and let nature take its course. And naturally, Cynthia has a word or two to say about that! I enjoyed A Light in the Window much better than the first one. I found myself reading this novel until the wee hours of the morning because I couldn't get enough of the characters or heartwarming storylines. No action, no plot twists, no shocking endings -- but I simply didn't care. Jan Karon has a way of telling a story that makes all those other page-turning qualities seem unimportant. Mitford is a home away from home, a fictitious account of REAL life, and a place where I will look forward to visiting in the books to come.
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Summary: UPLIFTING
Review: Jan Karon allows the reader refreshing new perspectives on life and compassion for one another. The Mitford Series, while providing entertainment, focuses on spirituality, gentleness, and humor in it's purest form. In real life, there are real Fr. Tims and community if we take the time to look. Thanks Jan Karon. I hope she's writing another great read!
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Summary: Positively Inspirational series
Review: Jan Karon has captured life as it should be. I only wish I could find this town and move ! This is truly the best Book series and my new favorite author.
I too would like to see this as a movie or t.v. series. It is so refreshing. Imagine... no violence or hard core sex... yet kept my interest through each volume and everyone I've recommended them to has called to thank me... NO... thank you, Jan Karon !
ps: Oprah... try this for an uplifting/non depressing/happy ending, book-of-the-month.
Ruth Marston (rmarston@ascend.com)
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Summary: Jan Karon has found the way to teach about the WAY.
Review: Jan Karon has found a way to witness Jesus Christ in an entertaining, creative way. As a Christian, the book was rich and fulfilling with Biblical verse and reinforcement of beliefs. To the non-Christian, the story will be interesting with teaching of the Word of God, non-threatening, because it is an integral part of the lives of these humans who have the frailties, concerns, and screwups of the average human being. The story is gently told. If you want a lot of shot-em-up action, try another book.
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Summary: Returning to small-town heaven
Review: Jan Karon's second tale of Mitford is not quite as good as her first. Her characters don't display as many of those little quirks in their personalities and as much of that homespun philosophy that made me fall in love with the town in her first book ("At Home in Mitford"). And frankly, this entry in the series shows definite signs of belonging on the same shelf as your basic Harlequin romance. But there was enough of the original charm from the first book to allow me to recommend this one. The spiritual and emotional center of the town is still the local Episcopalian minister, Father Tim Kavanagh (whose last name we finally learn at the end of this book!). His relationship with his next-door neighbor, Cynthia Coppersmith, is still going down the same road as in the first book - although there are a lot of bumps and potholes along the way - and his bond with the boy Dooley is only getting stronger. Aside from Father Tim's pursuit of Cynthia (and vice-versa), it would be impossible to describe all the little episodes that make up this book. But there are some that stand out. The town's latest widow, Edith Mallory, shows a definite mercenary streak - she's in shameless pursuit of Father Tim and also wants to close down the local diner and replace it with a dress shop that's willing to pay double the current rent. Miss Sadie, the town millionaire, is literally pouring her millions into repairing her home, just so she can give her newfound niece the wedding of her (and Miss Sadie's) dreams. And a redhead comes to Father Tim's door claiming to be his cousin Meg from Sligo, Ireland. I do wish Ms. Karon had gone more deeply into the "Cousin Meg" sequence, but I can live with what she gave me. Overall this is a worthy sequel to a fascinating tale of small-town life.
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Summary: Returning to small-town heaven
Review: Jan Karon's second tale of Mitford is not quite as good as her first. Her characters don't display as many of those little quirks in their personalities and as much of that homespun philosophy that made me fall in love with the town in her first book ("At Home in Mitford"). And frankly, this entry in the series shows definite signs of belonging on the same shelf as your basic Harlequin romance. But there was enough of the original charm from the first book to allow me to recommend this one. The spiritual and emotional center of the town is still the local Episcopalian minister, Father Tim Kavanagh (whose last name we finally learn at the end of this book!). His relationship with his next-door neighbor, Cynthia Coppersmith, is still going down the same road as in the first book - although there are a lot of bumps and potholes along the way - and his bond with the boy Dooley is only getting stronger. Aside from Father Tim's pursuit of Cynthia (and vice-versa), it would be impossible to describe all the little episodes that make up this book. But there are some that stand out. The town's latest widow, Edith Mallory, shows a definite mercenary streak - she's in shameless pursuit of Father Tim and also wants to close down the local diner and replace it with a dress shop that's willing to pay double the current rent. Miss Sadie, the town millionaire, is literally pouring her millions into repairing her home, just so she can give her newfound niece the wedding of her (and Miss Sadie's) dreams. And a redhead comes to Father Tim's door claiming to be his cousin Meg from Sligo, Ireland. I do wish Ms. Karon had gone more deeply into the "Cousin Meg" sequence, but I can live with what she gave me. Overall this is a worthy sequel to a fascinating tale of small-town life.
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Summary: delightful, charming tale of Blowing Rock, N.C.
Review: More wonderful characters are added in this second book of the Mitford series. Will Father Tim follow his heart?
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Summary: The Little Town With The Big Heart Strikes Again!
Review: Once again, Jan Karon outdoes herself with A Light In The Window. This book, about Father Tim, a not-too old bachelor who finds himself in the funniest predictaments, Dooley, "a loveable but unloved boy" and Cynthia, Father Tim's lively neighbor who Father Tim finds himself strangely in love with. Father Tim in A Light In The Window, has come home from a trip to Ireland to find himself once again involved in the worst, and the best, of Mitford. A casserole-cooking widow trying to catch him alone, Miss Sadie offering to pay for Dooley to go to boarding school, Dooley uspetting every teacher around, a not-exactly related cousing Meg popping out from no where, and Cynthia, his attractive neighbor who Father Tim can't identify his feelings for (until the end of the book). All over again, Father Tim is surrounded by thousands of situations that he must solve, and does
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