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A review by 27souths
The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
3.0
apparently the number 3 is extremely important in this book but I’m not seeing it
“But in a last word to the wise of these days let it be said that of all who give gifts these two were the wisest. Of all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest. Everywhere they are wisest. They are the magi.”
Summary
Young couple Della and Jim are in love, but very broke. With Christmas just around the corner, Della is heartbroken that she may not be able to afford to buy Jim a Christmas present that showcases her love, so she takes a big risk, unbeknownst that the risk will affect the gift Jim has gotten her.
Theme
Money can't always buy happiness.
Characters
Della
Protagonist, naive, and sweet. Literally SCREAMS older classic female lead.
Jim
Seriously lacks communication skills.
Recommendation
I only recommend this book if you're obsessed with anything related to Christmas or if you just so happen to have to read it for school. Not a bad book ig, just boring.
“But in a last word to the wise of these days let it be said that of all who give gifts these two were the wisest. Of all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest. Everywhere they are wisest. They are the magi.”
Summary
Young couple Della and Jim are in love, but very broke. With Christmas just around the corner, Della is heartbroken that she may not be able to afford to buy Jim a Christmas present that showcases her love, so she takes a big risk, unbeknownst that the risk will affect the gift Jim has gotten her.
Theme
Money can't always buy happiness.
Characters
Della
Protagonist, naive, and sweet. Literally SCREAMS older classic female lead.
Jim
Seriously lacks communication skills.
Recommendation
I only recommend this book if you're obsessed with anything related to Christmas or if you just so happen to have to read it for school. Not a bad book ig, just boring.