courtknee__vn's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was an enjoyable read but not as great as I expected. I think I would’ve enjoyed it more if I hadn’t seen the movie so many times and basically knew everything that was going to happen. I also think it just worked better as a movie; I liked the characters more in the movie and I thought the scenes were more funny! But it’s a very quick read and if you enjoyed the movie, I’d definitely say give it a try! ☺️
bookishkandice's review against another edition
3.0
This books was interesting. I liked the idea of skipping Christmas if not just for the consumerism of it all. However, I think the Kranks’ went a little overboard and that was kind of the point. I found several points throughout the book very tedious but there were some funny spots as well. Overall, this book was good. Not very rememberable but good.
jordana_b_bookish's review against another edition
2.0
The movie was better. I don’t know what I was expecting but it certainly wasn’t this. The movie was funny and the idea of your neighbourhood becoming infatuated with you continuing Christmas traditions was a comical masterpiece. However, in the book, it took everything so seriously that everything anyone did seemed over the top and incredibly intrusive ( lacked the comedy behind it). Also Blair (the daughter) was maybe a lot to quick in her decision making abilities (if you have read the book you know what I mean). Also Luther (main character? / father) was incredibly annoying and overdramatic. A quick holiday read but not a fun one, watch the movie instead.
charlesc_n's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sarie_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Oh my goodness! This is a hilarious book that can definitely get you in the Christmas spirit.
novelesque_life's review against another edition
3.0
3 STARS
"Imagine a year without the chaos and frenzy that has become part of our holiday tradition - this is just what Luther and Nora Krank have in mind when they plan to skip Christmas and embark on a Caribbean cruise instead. But as this weary couple is about to discover - it's not as easy as that." (From Amazon)
Hahahaha so hilarious...so true if you don't do Christmas you are a GRINCH! Not the greatest novel but is funny.
"Imagine a year without the chaos and frenzy that has become part of our holiday tradition - this is just what Luther and Nora Krank have in mind when they plan to skip Christmas and embark on a Caribbean cruise instead. But as this weary couple is about to discover - it's not as easy as that." (From Amazon)
Hahahaha so hilarious...so true if you don't do Christmas you are a GRINCH! Not the greatest novel but is funny.
carolinerd's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.75
Being of an age when it's not unusual to be a bit 'bah humbug!' about the festive season, I knew I would enjoy a story about a couple who decide to skip Christmas. It depicts all the annoying, stressful and exhausting aspects of the season of goodwill in a way that I could completely relate to. Luther and Nora plan to escape from all that and go on a Caribbean cruise instead and despite feeling the pressure from their judgmental neighbours, they are determined not to cave. They avoid sending a single Christmas card, attending a single Christmas party or putting up a single decoration and they excitedly count down the days to their cruise. But then something unexpected happens and the couple are forced to rethink their plans.
I found it amusing, without being laugh out loud funny. I liked the characters, particularly Luther and Nora and I enjoyed their conversations and squabbles. All in all a nice, fun, heartwarming read.
I found it amusing, without being laugh out loud funny. I liked the characters, particularly Luther and Nora and I enjoyed their conversations and squabbles. All in all a nice, fun, heartwarming read.