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connorjdaley's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I bought this to read last year or two years ago maybe…before there was a Netflix adaptation. I still haven’t watched, but now that I’ve finished reading, I think I will.
A boy born on Christmas Day, a poor family, but with a love for giving, rather than receiving. Of course he would find magic and become Father Christmas!
For me this was the whimsical Christmas magic I was looking for. It’s silly and fantastical, with bits of depth and sadness to balance. It has levity and is fun throughout. Blitzen peeing on people from the air was a fun touch.
Personally 4/5* for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
cat12345's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Death of parent
Minor: Animal death, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief
toni_'s review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
masha_and_the_cat's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
magicb's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Very cute Christmas read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Child abuse
Minor: Excrement
mikaelaandherbooks's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A very cute origin story for how Christmas was created. I would highly recommend reading this before watching the movie!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, and Kidnapping
booksjessreads's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I really liked the storyline to this book and it made a really good Christimassy read. It was easy flowing and the pictures in the book made it quite a nice addition.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
larareads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Bullying
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Kidnapping
annaem's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
asourceoffiction's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is such a beautiful imagining of the origins of Father Christmas. It has so many beautiful tiny details that explain certain traditions (right down to the name Father Christmas), which makes it all so satisfying and delightful.
Elfhelm is a fantastical place with loveable characters, there's a healthy amount of danger (and a touch of gore) to keep any child happy. It was joyful to read, and the final few chapters just kept piling on that happy festive feeling. I suspect A Boy Called Christmas has become part of my regular Christmas routine.
Elfhelm is a fantastical place with loveable characters, there's a healthy amount of danger (and a touch of gore) to keep any child happy. It was joyful to read, and the final few chapters just kept piling on that happy festive feeling. I suspect A Boy Called Christmas has become part of my regular Christmas routine.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Murder and Emotional abuse