Home to Holly Springs: The First of the Father Tim Novels Audiobook

" Fun, sweet book! Easy to read through, yet quite engaging. Definitely a series that a fan of the original Jan Karon-Mitford Series will want to read. This second series based on Father Time (the main character in the Mitford Series) is a bit of a stretch, lacking in original and endearing characters. I never fully appreciated the newer characters as much and was very happy when, at the end, a couple original characters made a brief appearance. This book is necessary, despite it's shortcomings. Reading it helps to answer questions which often came up in the previous books about Father Tim's past. "

" This was a nice book. Almost kindof depressing. There seemed to be quite a bit of saying goodbye and letting go. I still absolutely love the characters and the stories. Especially a part about something that happened in the Vietnam war. I researched a little more and found out that part is true. That was very interesting. A good book, but a bit depressing. "

" I liked all the Mitford books. This is a little more intense and serious. I learned a lot and thought is well-written and a good read. Good story. "

" Could not really get into it. "

" You can go home again, evenif it's 38 years later. Jan Karon has written a novel about Father Tim's earlier life. There are reunions and surprises. Those who have enjoyed the Mitford series should also enjoy this book. "

" I have read all the books in Jan Karon's Mitford series, but this one was by far the best. I loved every minute of it. "

" A new series by the author of the Mitford series - this book takes you back through Father Tim's memories of his childhood with some surprises of his own history. "

" Even though I knew it would not be a "Mitford book", I was still disappointed. We had Father Tim but none of the other characters I loved. At times, it was kind of depressing altough some good moments reminding us why we are believers. "

" I LOVE anything and everything Jan Karon writes! "

" This is the best of Jan Karon. Father Tim becomes a real person in this series. He is a good man in the first series,but now we know why he is the way he is. "

" confusing storyline - but was an ok read. "

" Another light read that fills in the gaps for the characters in the Mitford series. "

" An unsigned note calls Father Tim home to Holly Springs, MS. He's finally able to make peace with the past. Excellent. "

" It's not very often that I don't finish a book that I start, but I hated this book and I was very disappointed! "

" I listened to this as an audiobook. I enjoyed it. "

" One of a highly recommended series of books that fell flat. The pieces all fit together a bit too smoothly. Not a series I will be part of. "

" There was clear beautiful writing tucked in this book, and most particularly when the main character, Father Tim, spoke of his parents. Those were my favorite parts. "

" A nice story of a man that visits his childhood home and conquers his fears and faces them only to have a positive experience and one different than he ever imagined. "

" so glad she wrote another book about Father Tim. I love her stories and the easy way she writes. Makes me feel like these characters are real. "

" If you've read the Mitford series, you'll love this look into the younger days of Fr. Tim. Very sweet book. "

" I read all of Jan Karon's books about Father Tim and they are so special! And this book did not disappoint me! I highly recommend it, however it would help to have read some of her other books before reading this one. "

" Loved it and can't wait for the next in the series "

" This is a wonderful book. A must read for those who enjoyed The Mitford Series of books. "

" Another hit by Jan Karon. This was actually my second read of the title and I think I enjoyed it more the second reading than I did the first reading. "

" I loved being back with Father Tim as he goes home to settle his past in Mississippi. "

" At times I had trouble figuring out who was speaking (when there were 3 people in the conversation.) I always enjoy Jan Karon's books and enjoyed this one. "

" I loved hearing about Father Tim's childhood. Karon did a great job bouncing back and forth from the past to the present. Will read again. "

" All Mitford books get five stars from me - I love Father Tim! "

" There was clear beautiful writing tucked in this book, and most particularly when the main character, Father Tim, spoke of his parents. Those were my favorite parts. "

" A quick and enjoyable read. I usually get burned out on series but this was a surprising turn for Jan Karon as her character Fr. Tim goes back to his roots in a little town of Holly Springs "

" Even though it isn't technically part of the Mitford series, it has the same feel and enough of the Mitford characters that it feels like "home" "

" This book is good at clearing up a lot of the secrets from father Tim's childhood. Lots of answers given to questions brought up from the earlier books. "

" Just as good as the previous series. It's great to read a positive book! "

" If you like Karon's Mitford books you will like this. Read them first. "

" I was looking forward to reading this because I love the Jan Karon books in the Mitford series. This was the same main character in a new setting, his Mississippi home town. While the Mitford books leave me feeling happy, I found this book to be depressing. "