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Like the other books in the series, In This Mountain is another engaging slice of Mitford Life. Unlike A New Song, most of the action takes place in and around Mitford. Almost all of the old favourites are there: Fr Tim, Cynthia, the Watsons, Dooley Barlowe, Lace Harper (Turner), Hoppy and Olivia Turner, Emma as well as the return of George Gaynor, the Man in the Attic from the first book At Home in Mitford. Karon deals with serious issues such as depression, child abuse, rehab of convicts, prejudice without sacraficing her wholesome style or compromising the story. As with her other books, she shows that a good story can be written without resorting to violence or sex. I like the fact that there is no edge to the books, and that her themes are about redemption, forgiveness and the joys of living. In This Mountain can be read without having read the first books in the Mitford series, but for those who have read the books, a number of old story lines are referred back to. In fact, the ending of A New Song is explained, and there are updates on storylines from that book. ... This is a book to read when you want to escape from the real world but also want to feel better and refreshed at the end. So take the time, get the book, sit down, fix yourself a cup of coffee or tea, and begin. I would not plan on doing anything else for while as in common with her other books, In This Mountain, is very un-put-downable. Given its upbeat message and reaffirmation of the goodness of life, it is a good read for anyone who is in hospital.
Take a few hours and visit Mitford.
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