A review by carolinerd
Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
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.