A Christmas Story by Jean Shepherd

A Christmas Story

Jean Shepherd

144 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

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A beloved, bestselling classic of humorous and nostalgic Americana—the book that inspired the equally classic Yuletide film.The holiday film A Christmas Story, first released in 1983, has become a bona fide Christmas perennial, gaining in stature ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 86 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 90%
reflective 30%
inspiring 20%
relaxing 20%
adventurous 10%
emotional 10%
hopeful 10%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | N/A: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.88

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