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“I read it every year and enjoy it just the same!”
Heather wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“With the Kranks only daughter, Blair, in Peru with the Peace Corps, they find themselves not feeling very festive this holiday season. Nora is always thinking about Blair and on the verge of tears, while Luther, an accountant, starts looking into how much money Christmas costs them every year. Luther gets the bright idea to skip Chirstmas this year - no tree, no gifts, no Christmas parties, etc. - and take a cruise instead. They would actually be saving money considering Christmas cost them over $6,000 the previous year. Their friends and neighbors don't take too well to their idea, however, and many hijinks ensue.
kairilily wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This is only the second book I've read by Grisham. I didn't like the first one (The Appeal) at all, but I found this one rather enjoyable. It has everything you want in a light holiday read. It's charming, funny, and manages to get the point of the holiday season across very well. I can see me recommending it to my friends in the future.”“Not a very exciting book. The movie was actually better than the book.”
Ms. R wrote this review 8 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Luther & Nora Krank decide to save money and not celebrate Christmas. This is the first time their daughter, Blair, will not be home. They will save money and put some of it toward a cruise. Their friends and neighbors are either annoyed or envious. But all does not turn out as planned.”
Peggy F wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Cute story about what happens when a family decides to skip Christmas then has to change their plans. Quick read.”
Janet C wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Awesome book would recommend to anybody, Realistic Ficition”
Landon D wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Nice fun holiday book to get you into the christmas spirit i guess. Allready known Grisham has a great writing style and can tell a story I think this was done as a little fun side project.”
LouCypher wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I am not normally a John Grisham reader, but was pushed to read this book by the man that I co-teach with. After reading many favorable reviews I decided to pick up the book. I was able to read the book in just a few days time which for me is very fast. The book is a very light read, but is quite enjoyable to read at this time of the year. The book moves quickly which makes it even more fun. Overall, the book is a very light, whimsical and enjoyable story.”
Jeremiah C wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The first time I read this book I liked it but I didn't like it. I know real confusing. I thought it was a good read but I saw the movie. The book was good in its own way and the movie was good being a movie. Since it is around the Christmas season I picked the book up for a second time to read and fell in love with it. Yes it may have parts that differ from the movie but it is still a good book. Mostly I think Grisham should stick to courtroom dramas but Skipping Christmas is one of his best non-courtroom dramas books.”
Starla wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
