A Month in the Country is by J.L. Carr. A classic historical fiction character study, most people have never heard of, but should read. A quiet beautifully written novella of a WWI veteran who is hired to restore a medieval mural found in a small English countryside church. As Tom Birkin uncovers the painting, he also discovers himself and learns to understand and appreciate the people in the Yorkshire village of Oxgodby. There is little in the way of plot, but the novella is insightful and the writing is lyrical. A Reader's Corner Highly Recommended Read.
Ratings: 9th grade - 10 out of 10 - AC (mature thematic content).
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