The Tea House on Mulberry Street [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Sharon Owens (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2003

Minimal shelf wear to cover. Ex-library wusual stamps and markings, else all pages intact and clean. Binding is tight. SHIPS NEXT BUSINESS DAY!

Product Details

• Hardcover: 497 pages
• Publisher: Putnam; First Printing edition (2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0739450980
• ISBN-13: 978-0739450987
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,363,441 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet but not Cloying, May 19, 2005

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A. Freeman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Tea House on Mulberry Street (Hardcover)

This is a refreshing, sweet book that is miles above the usual "chick-lit" fare--it is indeed similar to the writing of Maeve Binchy, and that's a good thing! The characters are charming and multifaceted, and the setting of Northern Ireland is interesting. Not sure why the reviewer above referred to this book as "flat-footed"; in my opinion it fairly skips along! The prose, characters and story lines are engrossing, and I found myself racing home from work each day to devour a little more of The Teahouse on Mulberry Street. There's a segment involving an under-employed artist who gets a gig in a supermarket that had me laughing out loud (anyone who has ever worked at a grueling "menial" job will empathize.) I highly recommend this sweet novel!

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A VERY UNEXPECTED NICE READ - WELL DONE, June 12, 2005

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D. Blankenship (The Ozarks) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Tea House on Mulberry Street (Hardcover)

I very much enjoyed this one. Character developement was wonderful and the story or stories held my interest throughout the book. I read the review by Publisher's Weekly on this one, as as per usual, I am not real sure the reviewers even bothered reading the book. Where on earth to they find these people to do their reviews? Anyway, this is certainly one of those books that should not be judged by it's cover. My one and only complaint is that the cover and the quote on the front of the book are quite misleading. This is not a typical cozy chick book, full of crumpets, tea and the like. It is a rather good collection of character sketches and situations that go far beyond. Had not my wife first read the book and recommened it, I probably would not have given it a second glance. Thank goodness for an alert wife! The writing is quite uncomplicated and quite readable. The stories are interesting and intertwine in a wonderful way. There is some bitter sweet sadness to some of the stories which is off set by some hilarious situations. If you are looking for a good, simple read about outwardly simple people, then this is for you. If you are looking for a cookbook and pages and pages of descriptions of various food groups and tea settings, then you will probably be a bit disappointed. All in all I recommend this one highly and certainly, like a couple of the other reviewers, would like to see more of the same from this author. Thank you Ms. Owens.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing and right up my alley!, August 21, 2005

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Tonya Speelman "Hoarder of books" (Goldendale WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Tea House on Mulberry Street (Hardcover)

This book is so full of everyday people, with everyday problems. All deal differently, and what they do. This book will have you laughing, thinking and sad all at the same time.

So many different characters, and some good, some naughty. I enjoyed every one of them. Sometimes it doesn't work out and everyone is happy at the end, and they all get back together.

I enjoy books where people find comfort in tea and food. I enjoy books where there isn't a lot of filthy language and meaningless talk. If you enjoy the same, you will love this book! This is an author to keep an eye on!