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In This Mountain

Jan Karon Β· 2002
78/100
πŸ‘ Worth It

Father Tim's crisis of faith and depression are handled with real honesty here, not glossed over, which makes this a heavier but more meaningful entry in the Mitford world. It's best enjoyed if you already know the earlier books, but the payoff is warm and true.

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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety90
Substance / usefulness75
Craft & writing78
Originality65
Evidence & accuracy75
Hype vs delivers75
Age-fit85
Human-eye read78
Penny’s verdict78
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