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Summary: A Common Life
Review: A Common Life : The Wedding Story (The Mitford Years) by Jan Karon 4-11-01 I was VERY disappointed. This 6th book is not in sequence as I was lead to believe it would be. I have read all the other five books. I have lived through each and every one of the SERIES.... I was excited to find a new book in the Mitford Years.... but then to glance through it and see it is a rerun of what has already happened. I for one did NOT purchase this book. I love Jan Karon's writing style, but am uncertain why she would allow this book to be released two years after Tim and Cynthia's wedding had been in publication. I am looking forward to the next release.... hopefully the continuation of the Mitford family .... did they return to Mitford from the beach? What about Dooley and his siblings? What new jokes does Uncle Billy have to share?
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Summary: Great wedding book!
Review: This is a great book. The detail in it is stunning, and I think that you can almost see Jan Karon sitting at her computer, meticulously writing this intricate tale of love. If you enjoy weddings, this is a great book for you. Although it may not focus on some of the other characters in the other Mitford series books, it is still an Amazing book!
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Summary: good
Review: This book was good. I think that even though it left a lot of questions in my mind about other characters, the plot was very entertaining. A worthwhile read.
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Summary: Disappointment in Mitford
Review: Though the characters are still charming and unique, this poor, thin excuse for a book proves Karon has been bitten by the commercialism bug. This book belongs in a chapter in chronological order where it was sorely missed. There MUST be a continuation of the Mitford story...we have to know what happens to those we have grown to love and that all is well. . . AMEN!
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Summary: Well, it still IS Mitford!
Review: I echo the review above, I am/was disappointed. This is NOT a 'continuation' in the series, it is a step back in memory. We all know how it all turns out. For the first few chapters, I kept having that 'de je vu' feeling. I kept turning back to the title page to make SURE it was published in 2001. Then I wondered WHY. Why after all this time, with Father Tim and his love being married and sent to the coast, am I reading about the wedding? I think the author goofed!However, as I said in my title, it IS Mitford and it's been a long time between doses. I DO wish book 6 had been a more current offering, however. The wedding story is nice and anything to do with Mitford is great, but I'm sorely disappointed that I'm not current with the gossip etc. in Mitford. How long do we have to wait for the REAL continuation to be published??????????
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Summary: Rather Disappointing
Review: I bought this book yesterday, just hours after its release and read it in one sitting last night. I have absolutely loved every other installment in this series but I must say that this one is a disappointment. First, it's shorter than what I would have liked. Second, the margins on the pages are wide so it really is shorter than the number of pages would indicate. Finally, I was disappointed in the story itself - for no particular reason, it just wasn't the same. Perhaps I had built myself up too much in anticipation but I hope the next book in the series will continue where the storyline previously left off and again be the series that I dearly love.
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Summary: A Common Life
Review: I was VERY disappointed. Maybe I'm just not following the author's intentions,but I was so waiting for the 6th book in the SERIES. This 6th book is not in sequence as I see it. I have already been through the emotional ups and downs of Tim meeting Cynthia -- the proposal--the wedding -- Miss Sadie dieing -- etc. I'm ready for a continuation -- Did Tim go back to Mitford? What happened to Morris Lamb? Is Dooley going to be reunited with any more siblings? I love Jan Karon's style of writingand the content of her books but ....
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Summary: I want more!
Review: Once I discovered Jan Karon's engaging & uplifting Mitford series I immediately devoured all six books in just a short period, relishing the anecdotes of Father Tim Kavanaugh & his faith-filled community. Here in A Common Life are the long-awaited answers to these deeply probing questions: Will Father Tim fall apart when he takes his vows? Will Cynthia make it to the church on time? Who'll arrange the flowers & bake the wedding cake? And will Uncle Billy's prayers for a great joke be answered in time for the reception? Reading A Common Life is somewhat akin to enjoying a flashback episode of a favorite television series. While the story is enjoyable, I was left wanting. My only wish is that Jan Karon will continue forward with the Mitford series & the tales of Tim & Cynthia & their extended family.
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Summary: Ug!
Review: Fortunately for me, I was able to read this book between book 2 and 3 and not at the end of the series as so many disappointed readers have. Too bad that didn't help make this a worthwhile read. I noticed that the page numbers were obscured by a clever scroll put over them; an attempt to hide the scant number of them no doubt. Heavy paper stock, wide margins and large type makes this short story SEEM like a novel but it clearly is not. I will finish the series glad that the worst of them is behind me. Rehashed events and lengthy prayers do not a novel make. Borrow, don't buy this one.
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Summary: Where is the story?
Review: Huge disappointment. Don't buy, borrow from the library if you must.
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