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It was one of the best books I've read in my years of reading - ...

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2016

I'm a really old retired sailor. Quit school and jointed up in 1951 at age 17. In those days, on an aircraft carrier, a person could almost read a paperback while standing in the noon chow line (assuming you could be away from your job that long) - - - so, I became an avid reader of anything I could get my hands on. I live in a Senior Mobile Home Park and the lady that maintains our little library in the rec house told me about "At Home In Mitford" so I brought it home and read it. It was one of the best books I've read in my years of reading - - - and, like all of her books, this was just another excellent book written by this genius author.

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Donna R. Moss

good book

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2020

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The two Father Tim books are a little darker than the other Mitford books. This one is set in Ireland where Father Tim and his wife find an old journal which they spend much of the time reading. There is a lot of back and forth between the present and far past (through the old journal), and I struggled a bit with all the names from past and all the names from the present. Many were strange names to me, probably old Gaelic names. In the Mitford series, I have always felt like I knew the characters, even felt excited to get into each new book so I could visit with my friends. In this book, I never really felt like I got to know any of them. I love, love, LOVE the Mitford books, and have re-read many of them, but this one is my least favorite. It was just ok for me.

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idaho dawn

My least favorite of the Mitford books

Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2015

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The two Father Tim books are a little darker than the other Mitford books. This one is set in Ireland where Father Tim and his wife find an old journal which they spend much of the time reading. There is a lot of back and forth between the present and far past (through the old journal), and I struggled a bit with all the names from past and all the names from the present. Many were strange names to me, probably old Gaelic names. In the Mitford series, I have always felt like I knew the characters, even felt excited to get into each new book so I could visit with my friends. In this book, I never really felt like I got to know any of them. I love, love, LOVE the Mitford books, and have re-read many of them, but this one is my least favorite. It was just ok for me.

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Anna

The BEST so far.

Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2017

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By far the 2nd best book (book 1 being the best) Jan has written so far. Along with following T and C on their Ireland vacation, Cynthia reads an old journal while she is at the Lodge. The description says the journal is tedious. I found the journal absolutely spellbinding. To get a story inside of the story, brings to life Ireland in a way that you could not experience with a regular timeline. The characters are old to young, loving and kind, to hateful and murderous in their intent. Always, the Reverend Timothy brings grace into the circumstances of their lives. Get the book on Audible or CD so that you can follow it easier and actually hear their Irish accent. I could not follow the book, with so many characters, 2 timelines, and a story inside a story with irish words, until I heard it aloud. This made all the difference -to HEAR the Irish accents. So if you want a book about life in Ireland, about forgiveness, reconciliation, sacrifice and deep love, this is the one. I wish she would do another Fr. Tim book.

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Sandy Milan

It took a while to get into but was brilliant in the end

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2020

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I struggled to get into this book for some reason but after I did, I absolutely loved it. This time Father Tim and Cynthia go to Ireland for their long awaited trip for Cynthia's birthday. The only problem is that Cynthia injures her ankle and it puts a spanner in their holiday plans. They end up staying at the lodge in Sligo instead of travelling about with Tim's cousin and his wife. The lodge is full of intriguing characters with lots of problems and heartache. Needless to say Father Tim can't prevent himself from getting fully involved. I loved the concept of the old journal Tim and Cynthia begin reading, which sets the scene for the present day. I live in Ireland at the moment and I haven't yet been to Sligo but I'll have to remedy that soon.

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Not a good book from Jan Karon

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2021

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I like most of what Jan Karon writes but this was so bad I couldn't get through the first 2 chapters! Disappointing! At least I bought it used and barely paid anything!

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Jean Munson

She's written better books especially on Mitford

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2016

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This was not up to Jan's other books on the Mitford series. I didn't particularly care for this one. It was all over the place. Not that interesting. Rather boring. Way too much bringing another stories into this one.

I didn't like this book. Jan's other books on the Mitford series were delightful, but this one lacked being interesting. Found it rather boring. Too much bringing another story into this one. I struggled trying to get through it. I almost gave it up, wished that I had.

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Joanna McKenna

The Kavanaughs FINALLY Go to Ireland!

Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2015

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Each of the Mitford/Father Tim books can be read as a stand alone, but reading the series from beginning to end is infinitely more satisfying. Those familiar with the series already know that Father Tim and his cousin have talked about a trip to the Emerald Isle to explore their Irish heritage, but "something" always came up. Usually at Father Tim's end. Now there are no more excuses, and off they go, but of course the trip doesn't turn out at all like Tim and Cynthia expected.

To those not familiar with the series, "Company" mostly takes place 5,000 miles from Tim and Cynthia's normal haunts, which means the normal cast of Mitfordites are for the most part absent except in the odd overseas phone call or letter. Therefore, don't base base your opinion on the series on this one book alone. It is the exception, rather than the rule.

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Rachel

A Wonderful Book In A Wonderful Series

Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2020

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Jan Karon writes about a wonderful pastor and his adventures in his little town of Midford and beyond. You can't help but fall in love with all the wonderfully written characters and their little quirks that make them unforgettable. This was the last book I needed to complete my collection and I'm thrilled to have it. :)

If you love a good book series, then these Midford books are for you. :)

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Sid Frost

In the Company of Others by Jan Karon

Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2011

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I have to tell you up front Jan Karon is my favorite author. I've read all her books and loved all but one. That said, I'll try to give as honest a review as possible.

In the Company of Others is the second book in the Father Tim series, the first being Home to Holly Springs. These two books vary from Karon's nine books in the Mitford Books series only in location and supporting characters. Father Tim is the main character in both series, but the Father Tim books are set outside of Mitford.

In the Company of Others takes place in the town of Sligo, Ireland where Father Tim takes his wife Cynthia to show her where he had visited ten years earlier with his cousin Walter and Walter's wife Katherine, before Tim and Cynthia were married. Throughout the book, there are references and communication with family and friends back home and Mitford fans will feel comfortable with that.

What struck me throughout was how easily Father Tim slipped into the hearts of the Sligo people. Just as he did in Mitford, he spotted problems and found ways to solve them. Cynthia's foot is injured and she is unable to get around easily, leaving Father Tim to help the family members of the bed and breakfast where they are staying as well as others. Of course, Cynthia assists in handing out love and care from the bed and breakfast.

The author uses a book-within-a-book approach here that I found quite effective. Father Tim and Cynthia find a handwritten journal written by a doctor who had lived in 1860's and read them since Cynthia is limited in what she could do. What amazed me was the research that must have gone into writing the 1860's story to make it historical correct.

This book will hold your interest from beginning to end, and when it does end, you'll want to know when the next book in the series will be ready. I highly recommend it.

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