atnceu's review against another edition
4.0
I love this book!
This book contains three stories from some of the most amazing writers whose stories I have read. But the thing I loved the most about it I guess was how the characters turn out to be linked to each other.
I enjoyed reading the first two, but the last story is kind of confusing. The mentions of characters from previous stories seems rushed. And maybe a little out of character. Or something. Just didn't really feel right. And it really doesn't make sense. People don't just change like that, duh. Would have been 5 stars had the last story been better.
This book contains three stories from some of the most amazing writers whose stories I have read. But the thing I loved the most about it I guess was how the characters turn out to be linked to each other.
I enjoyed reading the first two, but the last story is kind of confusing. The mentions of characters from previous stories seems rushed. And maybe a little out of character. Or something. Just didn't really feel right. And it really doesn't make sense. People don't just change like that, duh. Would have been 5 stars had the last story been better.
taracos's review
3.0
I saved this book all year so I could read it to get me in the festive spirit and it sure did just that. I most enjoyed Maureen Johnson's The Jubilee Express. The book is cheerful and funny and an overall easy and light read. Although I love John Green I found his characters very similar to characters of his from his other novels. I loved how Lauren Myracle combined the stories together at the end also!
ashleyv8417's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny
megs_s's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
lovemug's review
2.0
2.5 stars. I know I'd read this twice in middle school/high school but honestly did not remember the second and third stories. Except I definitely remembered the title of the third one, "The Patron Saint of Pigs". I think the stories themselves are good but the WRITING. If I were still 14 I think it would be okay, probably a bit annoying but fine... now it's an obstacle in enjoying the stories. Especially Myracle's work, which surprised me.
jordana_b_bookish's review against another edition
3.0
This was a cute and quick Christmas read. I enjoyed the diverse characters and their stories.
kelsmartin11's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Was very hard to get into. First story was cute, second was adorable, and then there was the third that I almost just stopper reading the book.
Book was better than the movie. The movie was terrible.
Book was better than the movie. The movie was terrible.