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philosopher_kj's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, and Grief
rachelmcg2004's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Grief, and Death of parent
divine529's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
This is definitely one of my absolute favorite Christmas books. I reread it every year, no matter how busy I am or what I have going on. It's become very dear to me.
This follows a woodcarver named Jonathan Toomey who is really grumpy because of things that happened to him. One day, a woman named Widow McDowell and her son Thomas, come into his life and ask him for a miracle - recreating a Nativity set and in the process heal.
The illustrations of this book are some of the most stunning. They're so vivid and immersive in every possible way. Every emotion is raw and flayed out on the page. I could stare at the illustrations for hours and never get bored of them.
If you haven't read this, I'd highly recommend it.
This follows a woodcarver named Jonathan Toomey who is really grumpy because of things that happened to him. One day, a woman named Widow McDowell and her son Thomas, come into his life and ask him for a miracle - recreating a Nativity set and in the process heal.
The illustrations of this book are some of the most stunning. They're so vivid and immersive in every possible way. Every emotion is raw and flayed out on the page. I could stare at the illustrations for hours and never get bored of them.
If you haven't read this, I'd highly recommend it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Child death and Death