A lovely quick read. The story was sad and also lovely at times but very interesting and thought provoking. In this short book, the characters develop nicely and you get to know and love father McKenzie. ( )

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As usual Gervase Phinn has given us a great book, small, easy to read and filled with the real deal of every day life. He has a wonderful way of writing which I love, and his characters are always easy to recognise, easy to love, easy to cry for and easy to laugh with. Gervase Phinn is one of my all time favourite authors, he never fails to move me in some way with his simple, clear, honest observations of life. ( )

I loved this little book; I thought it was a really touching and moving read that drew you straight into the story. It follows some of the characters from the song Eleanor Rigby by the Beatles, as Mr Phinn chose to see how they might have lead their lonely lives. I thought Father McKenzie was a beautifully drawn character and I really wish the world was made of more characters like him, although I don't feel they would all need the religious element as I believe people of varying types could have the characteristics, understanding, compassion and ability to see the good in everyone as does Father McKenzie. I really recommend this and being a quick read it's easy to fit in to a busy life. ( )