A review by katymul
The Latke Who Couldn't Stop Screaming: A Christmas Story by Lemony Snicket

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

Labeling the book as a Christmas story is complicated, but I do recognize that it is likely a story that is better at teaching Christian children tolerance and understanding than making Jewish children feel truly seen. I hope it does that, but it's a complicated positioning.

But a very fun story -- read-a-loud value is extremely high and it's a fun story with the kind of unapologetically dark ending that kids love...especially in an also heartwarming Christmas story.