The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Tale by Philip Van Doren Stern

The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Tale

Philip Van Doren Stern

67 pages first pub 1943 (editions)

fiction classics short stories lighthearted medium-paced
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For almost seventy years, people the world over have fallen in love with Frank Capra's classic Christmas movie It's a Wonderful Life. But few of those fans know that Capra's film was based on a short story by author Philip Van Doren Stern, which c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 337 reviews

Moods

inspiring 67%
hopeful 61%
emotional 51%
reflective 41%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 12%
challenging 3%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 82%
medium 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.02

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