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" This is so pathetic and one note and more of a statement of Grisham's view on his stupid neighbors. Or he thinks 'all' Americans would react and act like the small minded neighbors in this book. It's so sophomoric and crude it is insulting to have the Grisham name on it. DON'T BUY THIS BOOK! It's really as bad as I 'm writing here.
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" It was a cute quick read. "
- Lynann, 2/20/2014
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" Very funny and perceptive "
- Diane, 2/15/2014
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" A very slight, mildly entertaining book that I completed in two sittings. "
- Rhonda, 2/13/2014
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" This was definitely a fun read! "
- Mindy, 1/28/2014
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" the book is WAY better than the movie...loved it. "
- Dan, 1/26/2014
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" Very fun read for book group this week. Quite a contrast in writing style from our other choice, Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory. "
- Mary, 1/21/2014
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" I found this book hilarious! "
- Michelle, 1/19/2014
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" This book so hilarious! I really loved it. I read this book several years ago and gave it to my dad as entertainment for the Holiday's. He loved it too. A must read. I could relate to most all of it. Great book. And to think that it came from the mind of John Grisham is just unbelievable. I take him to be such a serious writer. "
- Sylvia, 1/19/2014
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" An amusing Christmas romp! Lightweight but fun to read. "
- Juliana, 12/20/2013
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" I probably would have given this book a 5 star if the narrator had been any better. This book is absolutely hilarious and is a great way to get you in the mood for Christmas! "
- ★Meghan★, 12/17/2013
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" What a funny book...the outcome ended up what I hoped for. "
- Donna, 11/9/2013
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" i have read some Grisham before but this one took me by surprise. it was funny and a quick read about "the mindless capitalism" of Christmas and the consequences of skipping it! "
- aobibliophileâ„¢, 10/11/2013
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" Loved it. I love the movie (yes, it's cheesy and has some terrible writing and terrible acting by some of my favorite actors), and I loved the book. I love Christmas. "
- Courtney, 9/2/2013
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" Every character is a terrible person. "
- Richard, 8/31/2013
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" A heartwarming story. Just right for the season. "
- angel_eyes_2nite, 8/30/2013
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" Absolutely LOVED this book. My wife & I even pick up on the premise of following the "Kranks" and did just what they did only we spent Christmas in New York City and had one of our best vacations/Holidays since we got married! "
- Michael, 6/22/2013
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" When their daughter joins the Peace Corps, a couple decides to skip Christmas and go on a cruise, much to their friends' and neighbors' dismay. Very humorous. "
- Linda, 2/24/2013
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" I read this book many years ago. I enjoyed the humor and found it a great little read. "
- Ingrid, 10/29/2012
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" Saw movie didn't know it was taken from this book "
- Patsy, 9/24/2012
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" Silly, but cute. "
- Kate, 8/24/2012
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" I enjoyed this book. When one couple tries to skip Christmas, they find that Christmas comes to them in the form of caring neighbors, friends and family. "
- Brenda, 7/31/2012
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" Good bit of fluff...quick read. Funny and laugh out loud in parts. Not what I'd call a great book, but definitely good humored and light-hearted. "
- Nancy, 5/21/2012
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" I loved this book, it made me happy and smile a lot. "
- Iola, 4/23/2012
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" Good idea! "
- Fred, 2/12/2012
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" Not sure what all the brouhaha was about... "
- Stephanie, 1/24/2012
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" A very funny book and also a pretty good movie. "
- Yosef, 10/19/2011
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" Fun Christmas read - MUCH better than the knock-off movie "
- Peter, 7/28/2011
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" Very promising start that leads to an extremely mediocre ending..... not much humour, just baseless & directionless story. "
- Jay, 7/2/2011
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" Story of the Kranks - a movie was made about them.
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- Cactuskid2, 5/21/2011
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" Better than the movie ( Christmas with the Kranks but not my favorite Grisham novel.
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- Mrs., 5/20/2011
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" This is one of my most favorite short stories. It brings to light all that a typical American Christmas involves and questions its worth.
John Grisham knows how to tell a story!
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- Gail, 4/24/2011
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" fun little book. nothing to fancy. good perspective on the holidays. would recommend to anybody who wants a light humored short novel.
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- Jason, 4/11/2011
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" Grisham hits all the "bad" things about our modern Christmas observation. Too bad the movie version of this book was so terrible.
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- Sharon, 4/3/2011
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" Read this at the (persistent badgering) recommendation of the hubster. Nice twist at the end with the gifting, but over all I had to keep asking him if it was going to get better/there was a point. Struggled to finish.
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- Summerfly, 4/1/2011
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" Sad to admit this since i am a HUGE Grisham fan but i didnt totally love this. Something about the descriptions felt forced. Movie was better.
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- Michelle, 3/31/2011
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" I read this book way before the movie ever debuted. What can I say--the book is much better than the movie. The story shows how Christmas has become commercialized, but it also shows humanity at its best.
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- Molly, 3/21/2011
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" I laughed and laughed and laughed. It showed how rediculous all the fanfare of Christmas can be. Don't get me wrong, I love it, and I love the beauty and decorations and music, but the cleverness he
used in writing this was priceless. I've heard they made a movie, I'll have to find it.
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- Carol, 3/17/2011
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