A New Song (The Mitford Years, Book 5)
by Jan Karon
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Book Reviews of A New Song (The Mitford Years, Book 5)
Book Review: Number 5 : Number 1
Summary: 5 Stars
"A New Song" is my first Jan Karon novel, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was enthralled with Father Tim in both his role of priest and husband/father. He is a "dream come true." This novel, fifth in a series, will have me returning to the book store for the first four of the Mitford books. The final chapter of the book left me confused. If the new organist is indeed Morris, the author never developed the process taken to get Morris out of his reclusive ways. (A comment made by a child as the organist made his way to the altar convinces me that the man in the long-sleeved white shirt is Morris, but it could also have been Jeffrey since he had been described previously to have a habit of wearing long-sleeved white shirts.) I suppose that this "cliff hanger" is this author's way of leaving the door open for a next novel. We also have to have closure on the search for Dooley's other siblings as well as the court's final decision on Helene Pringle's claim to her inheritance. I look forward to novel #6, but not before I have read novels #1 though #4.Book Review: Getting Better All The Time!
Summary: 5 Stars
It has been a long time since a series not in the fantasy genre has captivated my attention and imagination the way Ms. Karon's Mitford series has. As a former resident of WNC, I find her firsthand insight to the people, the region and the atmosphere to be right on the mark. I love the fact that I could step out of my own doorstep and see each and every character in the series as my friends and neighbors. Well Done! In A New Song, Ms. Karon continues the great thread she has begun and the shift of Fr. Tim and Cynthia to Whitecap from Mitford only adds fresh vitality to this series. The characters are solid, the dialog very real and the book moves from the very serious to the sublime. *the deep sea fishing trip was so funny, I had to put the book aside and surrender to a laughing fit....thank you for that! *
If you have enjoyed Mitford up to now, then by all means read A New Song. I fervently hope that Ms. Karon continues to bring us the news from Mitford for some time to come.
Book Review: As beautifully soul-sating as the rest ...
Summary: 5 Stars
This author has truly tapped into a rich literary vein and continues her series with the same warmth of style, depth (and consistency) of characterization, and great storytelling which has become its hallmark. While Father Tim, Cynthia, Dooley and all the rest are here in abundance, there are some great new characters, reflective of the setting move to the Outer Banks. Her portrayal of the folk there is spot-on as usual and she manages to adroitly display all the eccentricities, foibles, and endearing humanity, without being maudlin. The spiritual depth and even bits of mild theology add to the mix in resonant and surprising ways. As I've said of this writer before, it is a mistake to constantly label these works as "Christian fiction;" certainly they are all that the label implies, but so much more as well. Don't be put off by labels; there's so much here for all spiritual ramblers and questers of all stripes. Always, again consistently, a blessed reading experience.Book Review: Such a sweet pleasure!
Summary: 5 Stars
Reading one of Jan Karon's books is just that, a sweet pleasure. I have swallowed book five of the Mitford series whole and can hardly wait for my next serving. They just seem to get better and better as I go along.In this installment, Father Tim and Cynthia go to live on the island of Whitecap off the coast of North Carolina, leaving their little town of Mitford behind but not for long. The apron strings run mighty long, and his friends are not lost over the miles. It's all quite entertaining as he tries to juggle the responsibilities of both parishes. Add a little international intrigue, a major storm that leaves it's legacy on their daily lives along with a three year old that just wants to watch a movie in a box. Could that be a Video Father Tim?
Karon has created some of the best characters I have ever encountered. Where is this town? I would love to stop in for a visit. Oh well, I'll have to be content with knowing I have book six to look forward to. 1/26/01
Book Review: Visit Mitford -- you won't be disappointed!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you cry during reruns of Little House on the Prairie, you'll love this and the other four titles in the "beloved Mitford series." This is the kind of reading that diehard nonfiction readers scoff at: too soft, too sweet. But don't we all deserve to be touched by an angel once in a while? The Mitford series centers on Father Tim, an aging priest who ministers to the small by lively congregation of the Lord's Chapel. He is by turns fussy, funny, and faithful (the kind of faith that is simply there, not overdone, just a part of daily life). And Karon's gift as a writer is that she allows his story to unfold. We discover the characters and the subplots without the heavy hand of a writer who wants to ensure that we "get the message," and we're delighted in the process. Even if your usual bedtime fare is A Brief History of Time, I encourage you to visit this little town for a while. You'll come away enriched.