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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.
tobbles's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? Yes
4.0