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Author name: Jan Karon

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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN num: 9780143114390
ISBN number: 0143114395
Label: Penguin Group
Manufacturer: Penguin Group
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 368
Printing Date: October 28, 2008
Publishing house: Penguin Group
Sale Popularity Level: 4992
Studio: Penguin Group




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Product Description:
Readers of the nine bestselling Mitford novels have been captivated by Jan Karon’s “gift for illuminating the struggles that creep into everyday lives—along with a vividly imagined world” (People). Millions have relished the story of the bookish and big-hearted Episcopal priest and the fullness of his seemingly ordinary life. Now, in the very first novels of a new series, Jan Karon enchants us with the story of the newly retired priest’s spur-of-the-moment adventure. For the very first time in decades, Father Tim returns to his birthplace, Holly Springs, Mississippi, in response to a mysterious, unsigned note saying simply: “Come home.” A story of long-buried secrets, forgiveness, and the wonder of discovering new people, places, and depth of feeling, Home to Holly Springs will enthrall new readers and longtime fans alike.



Customer Reviews
User popularity level:  out of 5 stars

Rated by buyers 5 out of 5 stars - More Pleasure
How fun to continue the saga of Father Tim. A whole new cast of characters is introduced with slight references to the old familiar ones from Mitford and brief update on Dooley & Lace.



Rated by buyers 1 out of 5 stars - Causes Wrinkles
Mitford series made me smile while I read and when I put them down. This book made me frown. I think I have a new wrinkle because of it.



Rated by buyers 2 out of 5 stars - Much too long. Could have been said in half the number of pages
Very disappointed in this book. I have been a Karon fan since her very first book and think this is the very first time I
almost didn't finish the book. The last part was ok but much too much dialogue that was not interesting enough
to hold my interest for very long. I think it is time to go back to Mitford where the people are interesting and
sometimes funny but seem true to life. Guess I will have to end my review by saying 'BORING' for the most
part.



Rated by buyers 4 out of 5 stars - Book
Book arrived within 3 days of my order. Am giving it as a gift, so haven't read it.



Rated by buyers 2 out of 5 stars - Disappointing
I loved the very first four Mitford series books. However, I have to believe that this book is written by a different author. The writing style is amateur and difficult to follow. I found this book to be extremely aggravating. I was constantly trying to figure out who was speaking in the dialog and who was who. For example, there are TWO Peggys. Couldn't the author have simplified things by creating a different name? Flashbacks are poorly delineated leaving the reader to sort out orientation in time. Finally, the constant endeavor at writing dialog in a dialect is tiring and poorly executed. I was so irritated by the book, that I was compelled to write this review; and I never take the time to write a review. I'd be very surprised if this is truly Jan Karon's work. Usually her writing is clear and inviting. This one missed by a long shot.

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