1.07k reviews for:

Comfort & Joy

Kristin Hannah

3.25 AVERAGE

kperl's review against another edition

2.0

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I try to always read a holiday story every Christmas.... this one was fine. Short enough that I knew I didn't have to put it down. A little too many mentions of religion for my liking but Hannah does write a good story.

midimichi's review

3.0

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This book has a very hallmark feel. Unusual for Kristen Hannah as far as I’m aware. But, overall I was engaged in the story and wanted to see where it was going. It had some surprising moments but most of the story was a tad predictable. And… the ending? Ooo was that disappointing. I needed about 5 more chapters to wrap this puppy up appropriately. It felt awkward and rushed. Like “she’s back! Now everything is perfect. Happy ever after. The end.”

haustetter's review against another edition

3.0

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Story was so-so. Predictable. 

nicholembro's review against another edition

3.5

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

robdro's review against another edition

5.0

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Sweet fantasy, magic and dorky — perfect Christmas read.

deckle_edged_dre's review against another edition

4.0

emotional inspiring reflective 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: Complicated

robynne's review against another edition

2.0

mysterious reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

stefreads's review

1.0

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I love this author, but the book was completely ridiculous. Like, it even puts hallmark movies to shame. DNF.

bwakeman's review against another edition

5.0

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This book is amazing! Not super “Christmasy” but a touching, fast read. Loved it!

meghanodea's review against another edition

3.0

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3.5. This was so weird, but also sweet. Joy has just found out her sister is engaged to her ex, and pregnant with his child. She immediately decides to skip town and gets into an awful plane crash. Then she ventures to a small town and finds hope in a young child, Bobby, and his father, Daniel, who have just lost their mom/ex wife.

The first half was totally unbelievable and honestly, the second half too, but in a better way. This was sweet and super super quick!