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Title: A disappointment - not up to par...
Review: ...okay, so Jan Karon said to expect a 'novella' rather than a full blown 'novel'. But, I found that this was a total letdown. The soul, richness and depth inherent in the other Mitford books is lacking in "A Common Life". Like many others, I preordered this book - not only for myself but for my mother and mother-in-law as well. I took my copy along on a trip to the UK, hoping that it would last me the trip - only took a few hours to read.Something else I missed - the wonderful illustrations that are so much a part of the earlier books. The bouquets throughout the book are nicely done, but I would have liked to see Cynthia, Fr. Tim, Dooley, Barnabas, etc. decked out in their wedding finery!Of course, most Mitford fans will purchase this book regardless - but I suggest you wait and get it at a much lower price. This book should have been list priced at less in my opinion. What a let down!
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