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A Stubborn Sweetness And Other Stories For The Christmas Season (2013)

by Katherine Paterson(Favorite Author)
3.87 of 5 Votes: 3
ISBN
0664239153 (ISBN13: 9780664239152)
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English
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Westminster John Knox Press
review 1: I am a pretty big Paterson fan. These stories are good if you are also a fan. Not sure they would make you like her if you don't. I recognized a pattern after three stories or so, and at least 2/3 of them were predictable in that way. Several stood out as slightly darker and more surprising. Three of the most interesting dealt with people who aren't in North America and their struggles with freedom, in particular freedom to practice their faith. In short, it's good Christmas bedtime reading and something nice to share with your mom or grandma.
review 2: For the most part, these are just what you'd expect: short stories about people realizing the true spirit of Christmas. A few of them rose to a 4-star level for me and there were a few characters I really liked.
... moreI probably shouldn't even rate collections of short stories as that is not one of my favorite formats, but if you like short stories you will probably like this more than I did.Note: I received a free e-galley of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. less
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berry123
A mixed bag of advent stories, written by the author of the famed Bridge to Terabithia.
jam1112007
Assigned: 2013 Dec, E410
carlagooch
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