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176 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316035903
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Publication date: 08 October 2008
Description
David Sedaris's beloved holiday collection is new again with six more pieces, including a never before published story. Along with such favoritesas the diaries of a Macy's elf and the annals of two very competitive families, are Sedaris's tales of...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,816 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 47%
dark 38%
reflective 22%
emotional 9%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%
challenging 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 36% | Character: 23% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
N/A: 47% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 30% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | N/A: 24% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | N/A: 24% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Ableism, Child death, Child abuseModerate
Racism, Cursing, Racial slursMinor
Domestic abuse, Classism, Death176 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316035903
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Publication date: 08 October 2008
Description
David Sedaris's beloved holiday collection is new again with six more pieces, including a never before published story. Along with such favoritesas the diaries of a Macy's elf and the annals of two very competitive families, are Sedaris's tales of...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,816 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 47%
dark 38%
reflective 22%
emotional 9%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%
challenging 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 36% | Character: 23% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
N/A: 47% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 30% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | N/A: 24% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | N/A: 24% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Child death, Child abuseModerate
Racism, Cursing, Racial slursMinor
Domestic abuse, Classism, Death