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Summary: A new , funny, annual Christmas story......
Review: This would be a perfect, annual Christmas TV program. I can see Raymond Barone from the TV sitcom playing the part of Luther Krank. He's supposed to be such a serious, dollar counting, sly man but his antics will crack you up. Nora's tanning bed scene made me laugh and I will always think of this book whenever I see a "Frosty" decorating anyone's yard!!!
I recommend everyone to read this cute, little book of modern day Christmas. It's an exaggerated story of all of us during the festive holidays....Pick this book up and read it, you'll be glad you did....Enjoy :-)
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Summary: A poorly written book!!
Review: I am very dissapointed. I loved other John Grisham's books but this time he really missed the mark.
I was taken aback by the author's tendency to stereoyping characters, making some sterotypical expectations about their daughter's Peruvian boyfriend.
The characters are shallow and hypocritical.
Not worth the money I paid for it nor the time spent reading it.
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Summary: A Classic for the Whole Family!
Review: I liked this book so much that I had to tell my husband about it. He doesnt have time to read so I review the books I read to him. Usually he doesnt really seem interested but he actually was laughing when I was telling him about Luther.
I have 3 teenagers and I plan to read this book to them while school is out for xmas break. I think it will make for a very nice family time nightly and something for them to look forward to in the future. With a family that runs every which way most of the time, some enjoyable family time with something they all can enjoy should be nice for a change. I will probably have some resistence to the idea at first but after they get introduced to the Kranks Im sure they will anticipate the time together to finish the book! Hope I have given others an idea for a diff way to spend some quality time with family.
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Summary: Enjoyable Christmas Read
Review: Skipping Christmas was a light and enjoyable read. Grisham succeeds in portraying a crazy, hectic Christmas rush that almost overshadows the purpose of the season. The ending makes reading about all of the annoyances that abound during the Christmas-time craziness worthwhile and warms the heart.
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Summary: I loved this little book
Review: This is a well crafted movie script disguised as a book. Grisham is terrific in this one from start to finish. I couldnt put this book down. It has real meaning to me and it rightly illustrates the cynicism in many of us about the Holidays. To me it asks the question "Why do we celebrate Christmas?". Is it about the rituals (some mind numbingly stupid, some actually fun), the spoiled kids, Christ's Birthday?. I like the message: Forgoe your own self interests and make somebodys world a brighter place. I am going to try to do that myself this year. Thanks Mr. Grisham for your sermon.
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Summary: LOVED THIS BOOK!
Review: My two favorite things in the world - Grisham and Christmas came together. This is a darling book that I purchased rather than checking out from the library or borrowing from a friend. It is nicely written, hilarious and endearing. The only reason I gave it four instead of 5 stars is because I had wished it was longer. I love these new Grisham novels! Painted House will be a classic!
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Summary: Help! John Grisham has been kidnapped...
Review: John Grisham has been kidnapped and an author of children's books is publishing under his name. "Skipping Christmas" is a story of a man and his wife who decide they are going to break with the normal Christmas traditions and take a cruise instead. Soon their plan begins to fall apart mainly due to their moronic behavior. "Skipping Christmas" is a story of simple characters getting into trouble because they didn't conform as we are all told to do during this commercialized season. This story decries individual thought and creativity. Granted the protagonist, Luther, implements his plan rather poorly, but the message is clear. He is destined to suffer due to his attempts at fashioning a holiday celebration of his own preference rather than doing what everyone else does. There is a storybook ending, but be sure to brush your teeth after reading it, otherwise you might get cavities. I am a great fan of Grisham's works. If you like Grisham's books for the character and plot development then don't read this book because it's not here. If you are looking for a book to read to the children, you're close, but you might as well try the children's section.
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Summary: skipping christmas
Review: This is about an empty nest couple who decide to opt out of the Christmas commerciality that has consumed this holiday: no gifts, no lights, no tree, no parties, etc. I like the idea. However, the amount of hostility they receive from their neighbors and friends seems unrealistic. Reading this was frustrating, and at times, boring.
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Summary: It's the most wondferful time of the year...
Review: Let me start by saying that I have read all of the Grisham books. He is a wonderful writer. I await with great anticipation for his next legal thriller. However, while in waiting I LOVED THIS BOOK! It was a quick read, I was done within hours, and as usual you become very attached to the characters and you begin to feel what they are going thru. Skipping Christmas always seems like a good idea, at least the part of the running around between shopping and holiday parties, the feeling of having so much to do and that time is running out til the big day! This book really put all of these feelings into perspective, addressed them, yet ultimately reminds you what the holidays are all about. You get all this, plus some pretty good laughs.
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Summary: Soft Reading
Review: My wife & I botn read the book in two days.
Very easy reading,but, very predictable,and like we both agreed,it was done in a Hollywwod manner.
No surprises and it had what we laymen called,nice things that would happen to people at Christmas time.
All the usually festive happenings,Grisham do not give us any of his usual surprises...
Something, that we both have many times asked ourselves, why do authors use unfamiliar surnames,why can they not use names like Ford,Smith, Brown or an easy name to remember...Like, right now I can not remember the surname of the 3 family people. Also,nothing in detail was mentioned about Biff,the daughter's
visit to South America...only that she meet someone and wants to marry him....That's all....come on Grisham.... The Christmas atmosphere and prevailing mood that was written, is old STUFF, we've heard it before.... Not, giving the ending away, but, new, it was the only ONE.. Grisham, should stick to Law Stories, that he is better at. My wife & I said, he wrote this in a month....NO brainer...
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