A Christmas Story by Jean Shepherd

A Christmas Story

Jean Shepherd

144 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

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A beloved, bestselling classic of humorous and nostalgic Americana—the book that inspired the equally classic Yuletide film.The holiday film A Christmas Story, first released in 1983, has become a bona fide Christmas perennial, gaining in stature ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 479 reviews

Moods

funny 86%
lighthearted 86%
reflective 30%
relaxing 20%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 6%
emotional 3%
informative 3%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 46%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 19% | Yes: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.9

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