sonjaloviisa's review against another edition
2.0
Corny, cozy, cute— everything you would expect from this genre of literature.
However, my biggest disappointment was that this had very little to do with Christmas, despite the title. The Christmas theme seemed to be merely an afterthought and was only implemented fully in the last chapter of the book. In addition, I felt like the book had an excess of random, complex storylines that branched off and died almost instantly. These didn’t add much to the actual story or develop the characters and felt much more like just fluff.
However, my biggest disappointment was that this had very little to do with Christmas, despite the title. The Christmas theme seemed to be merely an afterthought and was only implemented fully in the last chapter of the book. In addition, I felt like the book had an excess of random, complex storylines that branched off and died almost instantly. These didn’t add much to the actual story or develop the characters and felt much more like just fluff.
harrietsbookcorner's review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
niharikashetty's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
melindamoor's review against another edition
3.0
Arc received from the Publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
3.75 stars
This has been my first book by author [a:Sue Moorcroft|862993|Sue Moorcroft|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1430833288p2/862993.jpg] and I found it very enjoyable.
It offers readers a valid, realistic, but positive storyline without dumping too much sugar on us.
The main characters, Alexia and Ben are solid, likeable characters with good/bad traits and you can relate to them easily.
What's more, contrary to the overused romantic tropes, they actually talk to each other and try to sort things out after the first misunderstanding or so and just I cannot tell you, how refreshing that is.
The motley crew of support characters is another strong point and I very much loved the "makeover" part of the book where the community join forces to renovate the dilapidated Victorian public house especially after the money set aside for this is stolen by conmen.
The story starts is more about events leading up to/culminating at Christmas than Christmas itself, but this is a minor issue. Loads of angelcakes/mince pies are eaten to honour the holidays. :)
3.75 stars
This has been my first book by author [a:Sue Moorcroft|862993|Sue Moorcroft|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1430833288p2/862993.jpg] and I found it very enjoyable.
It offers readers a valid, realistic, but positive storyline without dumping too much sugar on us.
The main characters, Alexia and Ben are solid, likeable characters with good/bad traits and you can relate to them easily.
What's more, contrary to the overused romantic tropes, they actually talk to each other and try to sort things out after the first misunderstanding or so and just I cannot tell you, how refreshing that is.
The motley crew of support characters is another strong point and I very much loved the "makeover" part of the book where the community join forces to renovate the dilapidated Victorian public house especially after the money set aside for this is stolen by conmen.
The story starts is more about events leading up to/culminating at Christmas than Christmas itself, but this is a minor issue. Loads of angelcakes/mince pies are eaten to honour the holidays. :)
softstarrynights's review against another edition
3.0
I so wanted to fall for this cute contemporary, but that really wasn't the case. The Little Village Christmas follows Alexia, though sometimes it follows Ben, an interior decorator who was converting the old pub into a community cafe when their funds are stolen. Despite having Christmas in the title, it doesn't necessarily take place over Christmas, not until the final few chapters, so this ended up feeling more like a book with Christmas in it, rather than a Christmas book. Also, the structure seemed all over the place, as though it just needed one extra round of revisions, just to straighten the plot, and the POVs out a little. All in all it was okay, but I'm not sure that I would read it again.
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fromjuliereads's review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was okay! I did enjoy it, but I am still forever confused why this is considered a Christmas book and it's in the title - the entire book is the lead up to an event that just happens to be around Christmas. And only the last 2 chapters and epilogue happen at Christmas. It's a good story though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Car accident, Medical content, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Minor: Drug use and Drug abuse
Hints of infidelity but no actual infidelity, pneumonia, hospitalsvanessa1982's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content and Car accident
Minor: Animal cruelty and Drug use
emilyyyy's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
shannonreadss's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really cute and heartwarming book! I loved it how this plot has a mystery aspect in it, that definitely made me want to continue reading this book. Furthermore, I enjoyed the slow burn instead of an instant love. The friendships also were all so beautiful! However, not all aspects were that realistic and that sometimes annoyed me, hence, the four stars.
annamofo's review
3.0
Okay, først og fremst; hvorfor er det bilde av et gigantisk juletre på coveret når det ikke har noooen sammenheng med boka i det hele tatt? Den var en helt grei bok altså, ikke for å klage på innholdet liksom, men noe som har plaget meg hele veien mens jeg har lest er denne friggins forsiden som bare ikke er relevant. Det er spesifikt en //hund// på forsiden? Det er ///ingen/// hunder med i boka?! Det er derimot noen katter?? men ja nei det er jo ikke verdens undergang, men det var likevel irriterende nok for meg. aanyway, det var en søt fortelling. Veldig predictable, men søt, og nå er jeg klar for å lese noe heelt annet.