A review by sueking365
Mr. Ives' Christmas by Oscar Hijuelos

emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

3.5 stars. This is a very quiet book, but it captures you and keeps you wondering what will happen in Edward Ives’ life. There is not a lot of action; but the prose is beautiful and New York City is a character of its own here. There is religion, spirituality, friendship, family, life and death. Mr. Ives is a complex man, but aren’t we all?