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This is a very different Christmas book, and enjoyable. But don't expect sweet and sappy and lovey. Short stories, all, so can be read in quick bursts. The irony, the dark side, of the stories give a special twist to the holiday theme.
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As only Maeve Binchy can do, these stories evoke the magic and spirit of Christmas in ways that ordinary folks can relate to. No glossing over of relationship troubles, Binchy offers a nourishing view of the holidays that leads to change, growth and new beginnings. A good read.
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an anthology of 16 short stories
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A nice selection of very short Christmas stories. Great read if you're waiting for an appoint ment or otherwise short of time.
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It's Maeve, what can I say? Perfect book for a rainy evening...
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It is a collection of short stories about people around Christmas season. It was as expected coming from Maeve Binchy's wonderful story telling ability. I enjoyed every story and was rather reluctant to finish when the last story ended. I savored the every story of relationships which happens around Christmas. Sadly since she passed away a few years ago, we can expect no more new stories.
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I LOVED this book. :) It is a collection of short stories based around Christmas...how different people celebrate the holiday...things that happen to them. Special to read around the holiday, but great anytime.
Maeve Binchy is always a joy to read. This is a collection of short stories,actually \"A Christmas Treasury\"
Fast and easy reading, short stories and something to think about. It was enjoyable.
FIFTEEN CHRISTMAS STORIES
These 15 stories, powerfully evoke many lives - from step-families grappling with exes to children caught in grown-up tugs-of-war - during the one holiday when feelings cannot be easily hidden. The time of year may be magical, imbued with meaning. But the situations are timeless. And Maeve Binchy makes us care about them all.
This is a great book for feeling good or for getting a different look at other people's possible Christmas.
Very nice Christmas reading. Short stories.
A wonderful collection of holiday short stories.
If you haven't tried Maeve this is a great book to start with. SHe has original characters and story lines. Warming.
"The magic of Christmas in 15 stories filled with Maeve Binchy's trademark wit, charm and sheer storytelling genius."
Poignant...compassionate...all the stores boast Binchy's deft touch and knowing warmth. These stores, and a dozen more, powerfully evoke many lives---from step-families grappling with exes to children caught in grown-up tugs-of-war---during the one holiday when feelings cannot be easily hidden. The time of year may be magical, imbued with meaning. But the situations are timeless.
Fifteen lovely Christmas stories.
A Christmas collection of short stories by popular author Maeve Binchy. Not your usual "warm, fuzzy" stories but and interesting, quick read.
Great Christmas gift or stocking stuffer; Christmas stories; very readable.
I really enjoyed this book!
Christmas stories
Delightful. Beautiful collection of short stories.
I love Christmas themed books and I especially loved this one because it's fifteen relatively short stories. It was a pleasure picking up this book when I found a slice of time, and reading just one story. I'm gathering everything I can find of this beloved author.
A collection of Christmas short stories in the inimitable style of Maeve Binchy. Some of her best stories, they just happen to be set at Christmastime. Compelling, bittersweet reading for the holiday season, not overly sentimental. If you have been a fan of Binchy, you know there will never be another like her. If you have not yet had the opportunity to enjoy her works, this is a good place to start.
Drippy, sentimental short stories, all with a "surprise" twist at the end. The only redeeming feature is they could all be read in between batches of Christmas cookies.
A collection of Christmas-themed short stories by everybody's favourite Irish Author - just the thing for a light holiday read!
