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momc's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
treparker73's review against another edition
4.0
Short and sweet! I love a quick read that has a message. Love is selfless and realizing the gift it truly is to love unselfishly.
papidoc's review against another edition
5.0
The Gift of the Magi is one of my favorite stories from my youth. I have no idea where or when I first encountered this touching and meaningful story, but it seems to inhabit my earliest memories. The husband and wife who each sacrifice what is dearest to them so that the other can have a wonderful Christmas, only to discover that each has given up what the other hoped to beautify, is a marvelous lesson about love and companionship.
margot_meanders's review against another edition
5.0
A cute little story about giving with love, gifts that from the heart.
A couple in dire financial circumstances each sacrifices their most prized possession to buy a gift for the other, resulting in a heartwarming and unexpected conclusion.
A couple in dire financial circumstances each sacrifices their most prized possession to buy a gift for the other, resulting in a heartwarming and unexpected conclusion.
600matt's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
libraryrobin's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful watercolors illustrate the classic short story.
hmbb99's review against another edition
4.0
One of the classic stories, this is a perfect lesson to learn. Sacrifice is the ultimate gift of love. The gift from the heart is better than any gift from a store.
kelleemoye's review against another edition
5.0
Full review at: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=2458
When I asked my mom what my favorite holiday books were, she immediately started reminiscing about reading The Gift of the Magi to me and my sister and how none of us saw the ending coming. We were all so surprised! I reread it on the plane ride to DC and it is just as magical now as it was then.
When I asked my mom what my favorite holiday books were, she immediately started reminiscing about reading The Gift of the Magi to me and my sister and how none of us saw the ending coming. We were all so surprised! I reread it on the plane ride to DC and it is just as magical now as it was then.