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tobbled's review against another edition
4.0
Oh so you wanna make me cry huh? yeah that’s all
This book is so sweet and heartbreaking and magical and the ending really got me shut up
The start was a little slow but it was so worth it
This book is so sweet and heartbreaking and magical and the ending really got me shut up
The start was a little slow but it was so worth it
andrew_j_r's review against another edition
3.0
I won this book a couple of years back as part of the Goodreads website first reads scheme. I actually asked to read more now, but have only just got round to looking to something nice and easy to read before Christmas.
It was a nice little story, a kind of modern day retelling of Its A Wonderful Life. I actually started reading it expecting not to like it very much, but actually it was a sweet little story even though it did borrow heavily from many other tales. Four example, the clue of who Anthony waswas given by the manner of his appearance, very terminator-esque! It's really great little kid story, I think I shall give it to my nephew now as I'm sure he will love it.
It was a nice little story, a kind of modern day retelling of Its A Wonderful Life. I actually started reading it expecting not to like it very much, but actually it was a sweet little story even though it did borrow heavily from many other tales. Four example, the clue of who Anthony waswas given by the manner of his appearance, very terminator-esque! It's really great little kid story, I think I shall give it to my nephew now as I'm sure he will love it.
jenfarquharson's review
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Favourite book to read at Christmas.
tsundokued's review against another edition
5.0
This is A Christmas Carol meets Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, in the writing style of Holes. And all blended together perfectly!
Edit (15/6/2018): Just finished rereading it. Completely worth it.
Edit (15/6/2018): Just finished rereading it. Completely worth it.
fabled's review
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tattythomas's review
5.0
*4.5* I watched this last year on TV and when I saw this in Asda I decided I had to buy it! Wow it was fantastic! The perfect Christmas read:)
cjneil's review against another edition
4.0
I've read this book every Christmas (which starts in November!!!) for the last 6 years and i will NEVER get sick of it.
It's so bazaar and the ending is so heartwarming i cant not love it even if it's meant for 10 year olds
It's so bazaar and the ending is so heartwarming i cant not love it even if it's meant for 10 year olds
jepha's review against another edition
3.0
A nice, easy read in perfect timing for the Christmas season.
Definitely made me think of It's A Wonderful Life with a British twist, well written with relatable characters, the plight of man gets all wrapped up in a magical Christmas jumper just in time to be put right.
Definitely made me think of It's A Wonderful Life with a British twist, well written with relatable characters, the plight of man gets all wrapped up in a magical Christmas jumper just in time to be put right.
dawncox's review
4.0
Unexpectedly lovely and not at all what I was expecting. If only real life was like this though.
A cheap impulse kindle buy that I ignored for three years. I really liked this.
It's a bit all over the place to begin with but quickly comes together. A bit of a tear jerker but truly heart warming in traditional Christmas style. Doesn't need to be Christmas to read it. I see that it's a film but I'll just enjoy it for what I've read.
A cheap impulse kindle buy that I ignored for three years. I really liked this.
It's a bit all over the place to begin with but quickly comes together. A bit of a tear jerker but truly heart warming in traditional Christmas style. Doesn't need to be Christmas to read it. I see that it's a film but I'll just enjoy it for what I've read.