A review by gitanita
Mr. Ives' Christmas by Oscar Hijuelos

3.0

I picked this book in my library trying to find a LIGHT Christmas read. I came to a conclusion that, unless it's a historical/contemporary romance (a genre I am well versed in), I'm terrible at finding light reads. I finished the book, because, in a way, it kept me interested, but the main character's issues and his way of dealing with grief were too much for me (especially since I'm very familiar with this type of loss). Actually, this book might be used as a manual on what not to do to yourself when you lose a loved one.