43 pages 1 hour read

John Grisham

Skipping Christmas

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

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Reviews & Readership

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John Grisham's Skipping Christmas offers a humorous yet poignant look at holiday traditions and the chaos that ensues when one couple decides to skip Christmas. While some readers enjoy the satire and light-hearted storytelling, others criticize it for being predictable and lacking depth. Overall, it's a fun, quick read but may not leave a lasting impression.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Skipping Christmas?

Readers who enjoy holiday-themed stories with humor and heart will appreciate John Grisham's Skipping Christmas. Fans of works like David Sedaris’s Holidays on Ice or Jean Shepherd's A Christmas Story will find it appealing for its witty take on family traditions and the chaos of the festive season.

Recommended

Reading Age

13+years

Book Details

Genre
Humor
Modern Classic Fiction
Topics
Holidays & Occasions
Themes
Relationships: Family
Society: Community
Emotions/Behavior: Love