Theresa W. (gimmebooks) -
This is Jean Sheperd's story that inspired the classic movie "A Christmas Story."
Since I watch the movie at least 3 times each December, I enjoyed reading this book!
Since I watch the movie at least 3 times each December, I enjoyed reading this book!
LISA R. (magicfan45) reviewed A Christmas Story: The Book That Inspired the Hilarious Classic Film on + 33 more book reviews
Loved the movie, loved the book.
Tony T. (tonysbooks) -
This was a great listen. Really several stories/memories from the narrator's childhood, all of them with laugh out loud descriptions of life.
Need to watch the movie now....
Need to watch the movie now....
virago reviewed A Christmas Story: The Book That Inspired the Hilarious Classic Film on + 267 more book reviews
More of a 3.75. I have the ebook and the audiobook. I listened the the audiobook and it was the most disappointing part of the book. Being used to hearing Jean Shepard's narration, it was a shock to the system to hear someone else telling the story. Especially because their narration was bland and a little monotoned. All of the movie is there--with minor changes here and there. The story switches back and forth between older Ralphie's present day and him flashing back to memories from his childhood. It isn't all one long story based on Christmas like in the movie. It was funny and a little weird considering I have been watching the movie multiple times a year since the 80's. The story of the movie is ingrained in my memory, so it was odd hearing the story as a mish-mash of separate memories. Not a bad story, though I do regret purchasing the audio version.
