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The Avid Reader
, November 16, 2021
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The Christmas House by Victoria James is the story about three generations of women and how their choices in men have affected their lives. I liked the flashbacks to Ruby’s life as she deals with being pregnant at eighteen and on her own. We get to see how she came to own The Christmas House and began the open-door policy on Christmas Eve. Ruby was my favorite character. She is a delightful woman who is strong, caring, and generous. Ruby has a big heart, and she was truly hoping the family would have a special Christmas. I also liked Wyatt and Sam. Wyatt’s wife left him and Sam. He is having to raise Sam on his own while we working as a police officer. He works hard to make sure she has the type of childhood he never did. Ruby and Wyatt’s Aunt Mary were busy playing matchmaker when not spoiling Olivia’s daughter. There is plenty of family drama & emotions. There is mild foul language in the story. The Christmas House also delves into topics that some people might find upsetting. There are sections of the book that will have you smiling, but there are some areas that are depressing. The moral of the story is that we are not perfect. We all have baggage and must decide if we will let it hinder us or make us better. The Christmas House is an emotional, dramatic Christmas story with an endearing neighbor, a meddling grandmother, a topsy-turvy pantry, an orderly organizer, a twirling tween, family fuss, and one magical home.
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