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english_lady03's review against another edition
4.0
I've watched the movie a couple of times, so I decided it was time to read the book when I found the Kindle edition on sale earlier this year.
Its a sweet short Christmas story about faith and hope, a few Americanisms in the Victorian English setting, but still an enjoyable read if you've got an hour or two to spare. Might just give the movie a re-watch now as well.
Its a sweet short Christmas story about faith and hope, a few Americanisms in the Victorian English setting, but still an enjoyable read if you've got an hour or two to spare. Might just give the movie a re-watch now as well.
debs4jc's review
3.0
This short novel tells the story of a candlemaker who recieves a visit from an angel. He blesses one of the candlemaker's candles and then disappears. The candlemaker gives the blessed candle to a struggling neighbor and tells him to light the candle and pray about his problems. The neighbor does so and is miraculously relieved of his burdens. So begins a tradition that occurs in the village every so many years, until one year when a new preacher arrives to replace the previous one. This new preacher is skeptical of the candle story, and even though it is the year when the angel is supposed to bless a new candle, refuses to sanction the practice. For what happens next you'll have to read the book.[return]Lucado is a very descriptive writer, as you may know from his non-fiction, and this novella has a rich sweet feeling. You feel like you are there, and of course there is a lot of heart felt emotion in the story pulling at your heartstrings. Pick this up when you are in a sentimental mood for a good story--whether it's Christmas or not.
justicepirate's review
3.0
Very fast read. Predictable but sweet. Gives lesson of prayer and faith with miraculous results.
morgangiesbrecht's review against another edition
5.0
After I rewatched the film version of this book (which I highly recommend!!) for the umpteenth time the other night, it put me in the mood to read the book again!
There is just something so cosy and refreshing about this story. The small English village. The hope. The candle. The faith. The community. It’s an encouraging light for me, and there’s a reason I reread it every year!
There is just something so cosy and refreshing about this story. The small English village. The hope. The candle. The faith. The community. It’s an encouraging light for me, and there’s a reason I reread it every year!
kristensk's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
olyapro's review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0