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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?