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Summary: A Fabulous Fable!
Review: For those reviewers intent on pointing out Grisham's research errors, all I can say is "Bah-humbug!" From the taut suspense of "The Partner" to the colorfully drawn era of "A Painted House", Grisham has always been able to keep our interest with characters whose motivations seem very like our own, or at least like someone we know. In "Skipping Christmas", Grisham brings us a tale that is very believable in its motivations. Who among us hasn't bellyached about the madness of the holiday season?Something different from Grisham's other books, this is a short gift of a tale, a one-sitting fable that reminds us to keep our priorities right in the midst of holiday chaos. Luther and Nora Krank are wonderful protagonists, entwined in their own plot to skip Christmas. The ending, if a bit predictable, is still likely to bring laughs and tears. Grisham touches us in a simple and effective manner. My wife and I, joined on the couch, had to put the book down a couple of times to regain control after particularly comedic scenes. (Did I mention wiping my eyes on my sleeves?) Through it's simplicity, the story works, the message sinks in, and--if I'm one to predict the future--the TV movie will be out by next Yuletide. (Yes, my wife and I will watch.)
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Summary: Quick read, quick lesson
Review: I have read every one of John Grisham's works. His law-themed selections are stunning, they really probe me to think and expand my horizons.I reflect on them for days after I have turned the last page! SKIPPING CHRISTMAS was not a selection that would make me want to read each of his other works.
The story was interesting but I feel the promotional made the book out to be better than it really was. The parental sacrifice was completely unselfish and truly in the spirit of Christmas. Perhaps because I could have never imagined this sacrifice being made for me, I cannot relate to the book. Maybe it will cause us to dwell more on the true meaning of Christmas, accepting a wonderfully unselfish gift that was given freely to all mankind, on the first Christmas ever.
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Summary: Skip this Christmas tale!
Review: Skipping Christmas is a disappointing, boring book, and that's a lot to say from a fan of John Grisham. Its tone is grinchy, and what might have been funny comes off as simply a little dumb. The sarcastic, cynical tone is not balanced by any sense of redemption; even the gift given at the end of the story is not enough. Blair proves herself to be a selfish, thoughtless child, and the way the neighborhood comes to the family's rescue on Christmas Eve is unconvincing; Luther Krank is no match for George Bailey. Skip this one and read The Painted House instead!
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Summary: FIVE THUMBS UP
Review: The audio version of this book was great. Well read and funny. A humorus Christmas story that captures human nature. Would make a good Christmas season TV movie. Great set-ups and finishes. Good, clean, wholesome entertainment. Recommend CD for audio.
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Summary: Wonderful
Review: Great story. Would make an excellent Christmas TV special.
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Summary: Skipping Christmas
Review: This book was very disappointing - very boring. The story line was weak. I would not recommend this to anyone.
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Summary: A Good Book but a Word of Caution
Review: I have read and enjoyed almost all of Grisham's books and was curious to explore how he would treat this subject matter that is somewhat of a departure for him. On the whole I found the book entertaining. Anyone who has wondered what it would be like to "skip Christmas" can probably picture themselves in at least one of the predicaments in which the Kranks find themselves. However, I would strongly not recommend this book to anyone who is a breast cancer patient or the family member of a breast cancer patient. For a book which bills itself as an "hilarious look at the chaos and frenzy that have become part of our holiday tradition," there is an unexpected element that for this breast cancer patient was quite disturbing. I'm not saying that we should never read about the plight of such patients, as I have read several books devoted to that subject. However, I do believe that we should at least be aware going in that the book we are reading for escapism is going to hit us in the face with a dose of reality. I would hope that this review might keep others from being "blindsided" as I was by this turn of events in an otherwise entertaining book. (...)
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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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