IN THIS MOUNTAIN

John McDonough's rich, melodic voice transports the listener to Jan Karon's quiet, pastoral town of Mitford and into the lives of Father Tim; his wife, Cynthia; and the lovable townfolk. McDonough infuses great meaning into Karon's slow story, bringing not just Father Tim to life but the myriad characters in the town as well. Karon has a gift for deep character development, if not a quick-paced story; McDonough, too, excels with character, providing great depth and spirit and creating a wonderful performance of a solid novel. For those visiting Mitford for the first time, as well as longtime fans, this will be a welcome trip to town. H.L.S. 2003 Audie Award Finalist (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/MAY 03]