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A Month in the Country
J.L. Carr & Michael Holroyd · 2000
85/100
👍 Worth It
A short, unhurried novel about a wounded man finding a sliver of peace uncovering an old church mural — nothing loud happens, and that's the point. It's the kind of book that rewards patience with a genuinely tender ending. Holroyd's introduction is a nice bonus for readers who want the literary context.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety92
Substance / usefulness82
Craft & writing90
Originality78
Evidence & accuracy84
Hype vs delivers58
Age-fit82
Human-eye read86
Penny’s verdict85
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