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3.38 AVERAGE
3.38 AVERAGE
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
This was the perfect little Christmas story. I absolutely loved that the protagonist was 93. I liked the nostalgic element as she remembered what Christmas was like when she was younger and how much things have changed. I really loved the supernatural aspect and how the author used magic realism. It really made the growth and changes in the characters over the two days much more palatable and easier to believe. I still didn't love the family, but them coming together had that heartwarming element that I really enjoy in Christmas stories. I loved how pearls were interwoven throughout the story. It was a really nice touch. The only thing that was a bit disappointing was that the author never let us know what happened with Eliza. Yes, it was hinted at early on, but I would have loved an update on that in the end. Even so, that was a very minor thing, and I really loved the story itself.
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
2022 Christmas Read #4
I enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I would. The descriptions of old-time Christmas at the start of the story were so illustrative - I felt like I could see and smell everything.
Celia Weston did a wonderful job narrating as well. I think I might read this one again next year at Christmas.
I enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I would. The descriptions of old-time Christmas at the start of the story were so illustrative - I felt like I could see and smell everything.
Celia Weston did a wonderful job narrating as well. I think I might read this one again next year at Christmas.
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Oh, what a delight! I laughed, and I cried. A CHRISTMAS PEARL is a beautiful story, not just during the holidays but at any time of year.
A little hard to read (the first dozen pages or so were a real struggle), but an beautiful, magical story that I highly recommend.
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was a cute little Christmas book about a slightly dysfunctional family while the 92 year old matriarch realizes her own flaws and remembers Christmases of her younger years.
Nothing a little magical realism can’t fix by bringing one of those nostalgic Christmas back to life!
Nothing a little magical realism can’t fix by bringing one of those nostalgic Christmas back to life!
This was a cute Christmas book and I would rate it 3.5/5. It started off a little slow for me but then it sped up. I love the Charleston descriptions as well as the glorious food (note many recipes are at the end in case you are salivating). This sweet book will help get you in the Christmas spirit. You may even share a tear or two.
This and the last Dottie Frank book have not kept my interest the way the first 4 or 5 did. Maybe it's something about the older age and more critical outlook of the protagonists. But I'll reread "Sullivan's Island" any day over this one.