Now let's have a chat about the second choice of books that we had this month.
I actually read this book in 1 day. It is a nice, short, easy read. Which again with the schedule I have been carrying on with and with the dystopian books I have been entertaining, this was another breath of fresh air.
I was surprised at how religious this book got, I did not mind though I wonder what some of you thought about that turn of events?
What did you think of the little town called Christmas? Did this book make you feel, as it did me, that you were reading a Hallmark movie instead of actually watching one? I loved the predictableness (is that a word? My computer does not seem to think so...if not I here by do declare that for this day, and any days here on forth I feel the need to use it, it is in fact a real word) of this book in a way, because sometimes I like to feel like Sherlock Holmes for a change, instead of John Watson.
What did you think of the Hippie couple (aka Joseph and Mary?) Did you think they would have a baby boy on Christmas? I did. That is where my Sherlockness (I KNOW that is not a word but I like the way it sounded) ended. But I liked their spirit and I was surprised to find out their young age!
Anyone else see a coming together of Leslie and Peter? I saw that one from the moment they started decorating cookies...though it never officially happened I believe the author wanted you to know it would.
And what about dear Myrtle? Or not so dear if you would prefer...was she a Christmas Angel wrapped up in a sassy little old lady? I would like to think so. I think she played her role beautifully and made an exceptional, yet predictable exit. Though I did not see it to be her that took the Angel...I really did not know who did that, so much for my inner Sherlock Holmes.
What did you like and dislike about this little treasure? Like I stated I read it in one sitting (during a much needed nap-time by a sick little toddler) I enjoyed the typical warmheartedness of the Christmas story. The happy ending all tied up with a Christmas bow. Sometimes it is just nice to read a book that makes you want to grab a cuppa and watch a Christmas movie on Hallmark, or sing Christmas carols. It is always nice to reflect and see what all the characters learned during the events of the story, and what you as the reader can learn. I learned again to just be who I want to be, and treat others with the kindness that God would offer. Which is always hard, especially when I am driving (Just ask my dad who listens to my mouth sometimes when I am talking to him while driving)
What did you learn from this book?
Happy Discussing!
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