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Title: Not Up to Ms. Karon's Usual Standards
Review: I am a huge fan of the Mitford series, but this latest entry is a real disappointment. Rather than carrying the story of Father Tim and his wife, Cynthia, forward, this book is a return to the story of their wedding. After reading this slight effort, I came to the conclusion it was written more for its marketing than its literary value. I think Ms. Karon wants this book to become a stand-alone gift book for weddings, much like the Dr. Seuss book on age is a perennial best-seller as a graduation gift. But if you aren't already a fan of the series, this book won't mean anything, and if you are a fan of the series, this book is a disappointment. If Ms. Karon wanted to write a wedding book, why didn't she write about Dooly's wedding and move the story along? Not her best effort.
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