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drbobcornwall's review against another edition
5.0
This is a collection of short stories, some of which have appeared elsewhere, authored by one who has been honored by the National Book Award and the Newberry Award (children's lit). As I'm not a big reader of fiction, I had been putting aside the book sent to me as a review copy by WJK Press. But, having read recently Cornelius Plantinga's book "Reading for Preaching," and being convinced that I should broaden my reading choices, I picked it up and began reading. I must confess that I was amazed at what I found.
This is a collection of stories, most having to do with Christmas. They range from the humorous to the sad. While I didn't connect with all of the stories, quite a number not only proved enjoyable, a number proved quite moving -- spiritually and emotionally.
If you are looking for a book that captures the Christmas spirit -- I think this will be a good choice.
For a more indepth review, check my blog:
http://www.bobcornwall.com/2013/12/a-stubborn-sweetness-and-other-stories.html
This is a collection of stories, most having to do with Christmas. They range from the humorous to the sad. While I didn't connect with all of the stories, quite a number not only proved enjoyable, a number proved quite moving -- spiritually and emotionally.
If you are looking for a book that captures the Christmas spirit -- I think this will be a good choice.
For a more indepth review, check my blog:
http://www.bobcornwall.com/2013/12/a-stubborn-sweetness-and-other-stories.html
literarily_occupied's review against another edition
3.0
⭐⭐⭐ / 3 stars
I appreciated these short stories for what they were; little reminders of the true meaning of Christmas and what it means to be uplifted by the spirit of Christmas.
A few of them I really enjoyed and some not as much; however, I feel that they would fit better in a group setting to be read and discussed one story at a time (as they were originally intended) rather than read all at once by an individual.
I appreciated these short stories for what they were; little reminders of the true meaning of Christmas and what it means to be uplifted by the spirit of Christmas.
A few of them I really enjoyed and some not as much; however, I feel that they would fit better in a group setting to be read and discussed one story at a time (as they were originally intended) rather than read all at once by an individual.
debimorton's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Short stories. “‘But oh, my child’ I said to the empty night, ‘even though the song is not louder, it is stronger. And someday it will find you—out there alone in the darkness.’” From the story A Stubborn Sweetness.
dragonflylee's review against another edition
2.0
The first story was good but the others were too goody goody.
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