In This Mountain

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Summary: Back Home
Review: It was wonderful to pick up on the life of Father Tim and Cynthia once again. This is another one of her books which I was unable to put down. I will truly hate to see the series end. The characters are still like family. You feel the joys and fears along with everyone else. Also, purchased Esther's Gift and the Mitford Snowmen for my friends for Christmas. They are a delight.

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Summary: In This Mountain Review
Review: I absolutely loved this book. I feel Jan's books get better with each one. Please write another book, Jan, as I can't wait to hear more about the characters.

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Summary: In This Mountain
Review: The (endless) crisis of an old man, thickly spread with religious jam. Ms Karon has given up story telling in favor of preaching, not an appealing choice.

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Summary: Makes Me Feel So Good!
Review: As usual, I loved Jan Karon's new book #7. I always feel so good after I've read her books. I feel so close to the characters and I know them and love them. I can hear them talking in their dialect; and to me, they are very real. I never want the series to end, but I don't want them to be written just to take advantage of their popularity. I am afraid the story will suffer if they come too quickly, but I can hardly wait.

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Summary: In this Mountain
Review: In this latest of Jan Karon's novels, the pace is considerably quicker than in her previous Mitford series books. I was pleasantly surprised at the unexpected turn of events in the life of Father Tim in this book. It makes the reader realize that from time to time, a little rain falls in everyone's life, including the beloved Father Tim Kavanagh. Jan Karon has a wonderful ability of bringing all her characters to life for the reader. Keep up the great work Jan!

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Summary: To Slow for Me
Review: I am rating this book on my likes and dislikes; not on the way the book was written. I feel odd rating this book no more than a 2 with all the 4s and 5s it has received. But, I did not enjoy reading the book. The story seemed to drag on and on going nowhere. I could predict every move that was made in the story. There were no surprises. I guess it just wasn't my type of reading. Others seemed to have loved it.

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Summary: In This Mountain: Another Winner
Review: As usual Jan Karon has scored a win with her latest novel about Mitford and its quirky, wonderful people. This time Father Tim battles depression, which not only puts a strain on his marriage but causes him great pain and self-doubt. As usual he dips deep into the vast reservoir of his faith to once again come out victorious. A very inspiring and satisfying read; one that I'll definitely read again.

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Summary: In This Mountain touched my soul
Review: This is the best Jan Karon book yet! She did a wonderful job of re-introducing each of the characters. This book could stand alone from the series. Once again, the warmth of each personality combined with the individual relationships to God caused me to think, to laugh, to cry. Thank you Ms. Karon.

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Summary: In This Mountain
Review: I've thoroughly enjoyed all the Mitford Series, this one being no exception. It's refreshing to read a book where the characters genuinely apply Christian princples to their daily lives. I reviewed the first set for my book club and even served the famous orange marmalade cake! However, I find Karon's overuse of "trotting" and "thumping" distracting. Jan, why don't you trot down to the Happing Endings Bookstore, thump down $5.99 on the counter, and get thee a Roget's Thesaurus. I'll be counting the "trots" and "thumps" in the next one!

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Summary: In This Mountain
Review: I have so enjoyed the Mitford series. I was somewhat disappointed in this book. I would liked to have seen the more familiar characters developed. It seemed like the story centered mostly on Father Tim and his medical problem. A little of that goes a long way. I would like to have known more about Dooley's brother and their renewed relationship.
I hope this author develops a new series as I like the way she tells a story and usually develps their character.