At Home in Thrush Green
At Home in Thrush Green is a village novel about newcomers settling into eight retirement homes and the concerns of the established residents. The publisher's synopsis also describes events at the local school and disputes among villagers.
At a glance
- The story centres on the arrival of residents at eight retirement homes in Thrush Green.
- The synopsis follows both newcomers and established villagers, including the vicar, school staff and local residents.
- Village life, pets, disagreements and family concerns are among the plot threads described.
Reference price: £10.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The synopsis gives a clear village-community focus, with the newcomers' arrival and established residents' reactions both in view.
- The setting and characters may appeal to readers looking for a gentle small-village story, as reflected in customer feedback.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Orion |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 22 Jan. 2009 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 256 pages |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.3 x 2 x 19.7 cm |
| ISBN-10 | 0760376778 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-0752883878 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers following the Miss Read series and interested in village life and an ensemble of recurring characters.
- Readers seeking a gentle bedtime read rather than a premise centred on a single protagonist.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
73% 73% - 4 stars
17% 17% - 3 stars
6% 6% - 2 stars
2% 2% - 1 star
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Customer feedback highlights the gentle reading experience, evocative British countryside and village-life descriptions, lifelike characters and story. That makes the book's community setting a likely draw for readers seeking calm, character-led fiction. The aggregate ratings are mostly five-star, though a smaller range of lower ratings shows that reactions are not uniformly positive. These impressions are customer-reported, not a guarantee that every reader will enjoy the style.
Positive themes
- Readers describe it as a gentle bedtime read and praise its countryside and village-life descriptions.
- Customer feedback also appreciates the lifelike characters and story.
Frequently asked questions
What is At Home in Thrush Green about?
The publisher's synopsis describes newcomers moving into eight retirement homes, the village debate over who will live there, and concerns among the established residents.
Is this an English-language edition?
The listing identifies the language as English and gives a print length of 256 pages.
What do customers say about the book?
Customer feedback describes it as a gentle bedtime read, praising its countryside and village descriptions, lifelike characters and story.
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