The Penguin Book of Christmas Stories: From Hans Christian Andersen to Angela Carter by Jessica Harrison

The Penguin Book of Christmas Stories: From Hans Christian Andersen to Angela Carter

Jessica Harrison

271 pages first pub 2020 (view editions)

fiction classics short stories adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy short, classic stories that explore emotional and adventurous themes around Christmas and family.

Description

Truman Capote makes whisky-soaked fruitcake in Alabama; Laurie Lee slides across a frozen pond in Gloucestershire; and Shirley Jackson is outwitted by a wily Santa Claus at the bank. Ghosts haunt the Christmases of Muriel Spark and Elizabeth Bowen...

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Community Reviews

3.27
based on 126 reviews

Moods

reflective: 52%

emotional: 42%

lighthearted: 36%

dark: 31%

funny: 31%

hopeful: 31%

sad: 26%

mysterious: 21%

challenging: 15%

adventurous: 10%

inspiring: 10%

relaxing: 10%

tense: 5%


Pace

4% of readers chose fast
80% of readers chose medium
14% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
46% of readers chose A mix
13% of readers chose Character
33% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

13% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
60% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
46% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
33% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

43% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
37% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

13% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
53% of readers chose N/A
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