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kittyofdarkness's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
aprestia310's review against another edition
4.0
This is a such a sweet, short story. Definitely worth reading to remember the spririt of belief at Christmas.
mrsbond's review against another edition
3.0
Picked up at the library, looked like a quick read (finished in about a half hour). Sweet story about faith.
endomental's review against another edition
3.0
A sweet and predictable story about the angels, miracles and the power of faith.
Since the 1600s, every 25 years an angel visits the chandler in a tiny Cotswold village, and touches a candle. Whoever receives the candle and prays over it before Christmas receives their wish.
In 1864, the aging chandler and his wife await the angel. But this year, so many people need a miracle, including the chandler's family. Now in his 70's, he won't survive another 25 years for the next visitation, and he has no heirs to continue the candle-making business. Is this the end of the Christmas candles?
Since the 1600s, every 25 years an angel visits the chandler in a tiny Cotswold village, and touches a candle. Whoever receives the candle and prays over it before Christmas receives their wish.
In 1864, the aging chandler and his wife await the angel. But this year, so many people need a miracle, including the chandler's family. Now in his 70's, he won't survive another 25 years for the next visitation, and he has no heirs to continue the candle-making business. Is this the end of the Christmas candles?
marlo_c's review against another edition
3.0
Christmas is the perfect time to remember that God is mystery, yet personal, and He does intervene in our lives. This short heartwarming story inspires that reflection.
princessleia4life's review against another edition
4.0
It was good, but there are things I liked better in the movie
elnorastewart3's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
angeld04's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful, heart warming story. Perfect read for Christmas.
marjolaine_lafreniere's review against another edition
3.0
The movie adaptation starring Samantha Barks is coming out next week, and I wanted the chance to read the book first. I'm glad I did. It's a cute story. Not quite my usual style, but a really nice, cute story nonetheless.