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“It may be about old people, but these old people are really funny. ”
Veronica R wrote this review 6 hours ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Another great and enchanting story by Flagg.”
Rita E wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This is a nice story about a small town and the people who live there. Fannie Flagg wirtes with a light touch of humor without going too far overboard with the characters. They are unique, but not ridiculous. And of course, every Christmas story needs a miracle.”
Rosemary C wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“OK, totally not something I would have normally read, but it was given to me as a Christmas present from my 80 year old aunt who obviously does not know about my book tastes. Now that that is out of the way....
diamondgirl wrote this review 10 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Lured by a brochure his doctor gives him after informing him that his emphysema has left him with scarcely a year to live, 52-year-old Oswald T. Campbell abandons wintry Chicago for Lost River, Ala., where he believes he'll be spending his last Christmas. Bestselling author Flagg (Fried Green Tomatoes; Standing in the Rainbow) makes this down-home story about good neighbors and the power of love sparkle with wit and humor, as she tells of Oswald's new life in a town with one grocery store and a resident cardinal (or redbird, as the natives call it). Frances Cleverdon, one of four widows and three single women in town, hopes to fix him up with her sister, Mildred—if only Mildred wouldn't keep dying her hair outrageous colors every few days. The quirky story takes a heartwarming turn when Frances and Oswald become involved in the life of Patsy Casey, an abandoned young girl with a crippled leg. As Christmas approaches, the townspeople and neighboring communities—even the Creoles, whose long-standing feud with everybody else keeps them on the other side of the river—rally round shy, sweet Patsy. Flagg is a gifted storyteller who knows how to tug at readers' heartstrings, winding up her satisfying holiday tale with the requisite Christmas miracle.
Cute enough story, very quick easy read. Kind of predictable at times, but enjoyable on the whole.
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“A Christmas miracle of a different sort.”
Readingrat wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is now on my favorites list of one of the best books I have ever read. Fannie Flagg is always able to capture the heart of people and the differences in all of us.”
Adrienne S wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A sweet story well worth the read if you can find it.”
Penny D wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is a feel good read. Perfect for Christmas!”
Laurie W wrote this review Monday, December 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“A heartwarming story set in a small town in Alabama. The characters in the story are fun to get to know.”
Joann S wrote this review Sunday, December 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
