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Skipping Christmas

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

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John Grisham

Skipping Christmas

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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Super Short Summary

In John Grisham’s satirical novella Skipping Christmas, Luther and Nora Krank decide to forgo Christmas and go on a cruise after their daughter moves to Peru, but their unconventional choice leads to conflict with their community, who expect them to uphold holiday traditions, exploring themes such as materialism, community vs. individuality, and the difficulties of life transitions. The source material uses outdated, offensive terms for people with disabilities, which is replicated in direct quotes only.

Humorous

Heartwarming

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.9

85,546 ratings

55%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

3.9

85,546 ratings

55%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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