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'Tis the Season!
Heiress Caroline Dixon has managed to alienate nearly everyone with her alcohol-fueled antics, which have also provided near-constant fodder for the poison-pen tabloids and their gossip-hungry readers. But like so many girls-behaving-badly, the twenty-six-year-old socialite gets her comeuppance, followed by a newfound attempt to live a saner existence, or at least one more firmly rooted in the real world.
As Caro tentatively begins atoning for past misdeeds, she reaches out to two wonderful people who years ago brought meaning to her her former nanny, Astrid Brevald, now living in Norway and Arizona dude ranch owner, Cyril Dale. While Astrid fondly remembers Caro as a special, sweet little girl left in her charge, Cyril recalls how he and his late wife were quite taken with the quick-witted teenager Caro had become when she spent a difficult period in her life at the ranch as her father was dying.
In a series of e-mail exchanges, Caro reveals the depth of her pain and the lengths she went to hide it. In turn, Astrid and Cyril share their own stories of challenging times and offer the unconditional support this young woman has never known. The correspondence leads to the promise of a reunion, just in time for Christmas. But the holiday brings unexpected revelations that change the way everyone sees themselves and one another.
At once heartfelt and witty, ’Tis the Season bears good tidings of great joy about the human condition–that down and out doesn’t mean over and done, that the things we need most are closer than we know, and that the true measure of one’s worth rests in the boundless depths of the soul.
As Caro tentatively begins atoning for past misdeeds, she reaches out to two wonderful people who years ago brought meaning to her her former nanny, Astrid Brevald, now living in Norway and Arizona dude ranch owner, Cyril Dale. While Astrid fondly remembers Caro as a special, sweet little girl left in her charge, Cyril recalls how he and his late wife were quite taken with the quick-witted teenager Caro had become when she spent a difficult period in her life at the ranch as her father was dying.
In a series of e-mail exchanges, Caro reveals the depth of her pain and the lengths she went to hide it. In turn, Astrid and Cyril share their own stories of challenging times and offer the unconditional support this young woman has never known. The correspondence leads to the promise of a reunion, just in time for Christmas. But the holiday brings unexpected revelations that change the way everyone sees themselves and one another.
At once heartfelt and witty, ’Tis the Season bears good tidings of great joy about the human condition–that down and out doesn’t mean over and done, that the things we need most are closer than we know, and that the true measure of one’s worth rests in the boundless depths of the soul.
226 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2008
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Lorna Landvik
26 books1,055 followersLorna Landvik is a mother of two and wife of one. She is the author of eight novels, including the best-selling ANGRY HOUSEWIVES EATING BON BONS, PATTY JANE'S HOUSE OF CURL and OH MY STARS. Also an
actor and playwright, Lorna has appeared in many stage productions. She is a new and passionate neophyte to the practice of yoga, which is a fine antidote to her long established practice of lounging.
actor and playwright, Lorna has appeared in many stage productions. She is a new and passionate neophyte to the practice of yoga, which is a fine antidote to her long established practice of lounging.
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December 20, 2018
Delightful short novel about making amends and starting over. Told through emails and letters, this is perfectly what I love about Landvik’s writing - dry humor, down home feel with a Scandinavian touch. It’s not all that much about Christmas so is definitely one that can be enjoyed year round.
June 12, 2014
I am quite biased, because I have a personal relationship with the author. I'd read Angry Housewives Eating BonBons while living in Tampa. In fact, I read it three times back-to-back. I love that book. So we move to Lompoc and they have a pretty good library and I read Patty Jane's House of Curl and The View from Mount Joy. I discovered that none of the libraries in the area had her other books: Your Oasis on Flame Lake, The Tall Pine Polka and Welcome to the Great Mysterious. So I wrote to her and told her how much I enjoyed her books, especially since I was an avid non-fiction reader. She wrote back and we started a correspondence between us. After a few emails passed between us, she asked me for my address and a few weeks later there was a package at my door with autographed copies of the books that were not available her in Lompoc.
Any author that would take the time to do that for someone who just wrote, initially, to tell her how much I liked what she writes, is a-ok in my book. She has also encouraged me to dig deep and find the book that we all have in us. I'm trying.
Ok. 'Tis the Season is a series of email exchanges; it doesn't go into great depth. The characters aren't that developed, but you get to know them through their emails. Caro, Astrid and Cyril all have their quirks and nuances and together there are unexpected revelations for everyone that make the season a bit brighter for all concerned. I enjoyed it a lot. Read it!
Any author that would take the time to do that for someone who just wrote, initially, to tell her how much I liked what she writes, is a-ok in my book. She has also encouraged me to dig deep and find the book that we all have in us. I'm trying.
Ok. 'Tis the Season is a series of email exchanges; it doesn't go into great depth. The characters aren't that developed, but you get to know them through their emails. Caro, Astrid and Cyril all have their quirks and nuances and together there are unexpected revelations for everyone that make the season a bit brighter for all concerned. I enjoyed it a lot. Read it!
December 3, 2024
I read this for a December book club. I checked out my copy from the local library.
This novella-length holiday read is light and fluffy, told in modern-style epistolatory format through emails, letters, and gossip columns. The main subject is one Caroline Dixon, an heiress in the press constantly for her drunken, exuberant ways. When she hits bottom and enters treatment, people she once knew come together in surprising ways.
Well, kind of surprising. This is the kind of cozy read that is mostly predictable early on. I'm not into modern women's fiction or reality TV, and I found this pretty hard to get into, especially since the different points of view in the letters really didn't form a cohesive story until nearer the end (the nursing home letters left me especially confused). About halfway through, however, more of the story made sense, with everything culminating at Christmas. It's a cute read, nothing I would have picked up on my own or would again, but pleasant enough. It'll make for a nice discussion at the book club.
This novella-length holiday read is light and fluffy, told in modern-style epistolatory format through emails, letters, and gossip columns. The main subject is one Caroline Dixon, an heiress in the press constantly for her drunken, exuberant ways. When she hits bottom and enters treatment, people she once knew come together in surprising ways.
Well, kind of surprising. This is the kind of cozy read that is mostly predictable early on. I'm not into modern women's fiction or reality TV, and I found this pretty hard to get into, especially since the different points of view in the letters really didn't form a cohesive story until nearer the end (the nursing home letters left me especially confused). About halfway through, however, more of the story made sense, with everything culminating at Christmas. It's a cute read, nothing I would have picked up on my own or would again, but pleasant enough. It'll make for a nice discussion at the book club.
December 1, 2018
A cute, short story told in a series of emails about forgiveness and moving on.
December 27, 2013
Heiress Caroline Dixon is a hot mess. Her life and alcoholic antics provide plenty of fodder for the tabloids, but also hide a troubled and vulnerable young woman. Two people from her past are sufficiently concerned by what they read to reach out to her and help her in recovery.
I like Lorna Landvik's writing. What I remember most about the books by her that I've read is the way she draws her characters. They are unique and colorful, and find themselves in outrageous situations, yet behave normally.
This novel is a bit of a departure because it's written in an epistolary format, and as a result it takes a while to figure out how these characters interact with one another. Eventually, however, Landvik gives us all the puzzle pieces and we are able to fit them together. I knew there would be a romance but it wasn't what I initially (or secondly) expected.
This is a nice, fast, holiday read that reminds us to be kinder to one another.
I like Lorna Landvik's writing. What I remember most about the books by her that I've read is the way she draws her characters. They are unique and colorful, and find themselves in outrageous situations, yet behave normally.
This novel is a bit of a departure because it's written in an epistolary format, and as a result it takes a while to figure out how these characters interact with one another. Eventually, however, Landvik gives us all the puzzle pieces and we are able to fit them together. I knew there would be a romance but it wasn't what I initially (or secondly) expected.
This is a nice, fast, holiday read that reminds us to be kinder to one another.
May 5, 2009
So, I did not like this book at all. The premise of using letters, e-mails and other correspondence as forms of putting a book together can either work really really well, or it is a complete disaster. This is the latter.
I really don't know who the book was about, or what it was about. The correspondence was just way too random, and with no back story, who knows what is going on.
Don't get me wrong, I am usually the type of person that skips the first few chapters because there is too much back story, but this has nothing. I need something to go on.
Because I only read the first 30 or so pages, I can't even count this towards my books that I read this year. What a waste of time, especially cause I really enjoyed her Patty Jane's book.
I really don't know who the book was about, or what it was about. The correspondence was just way too random, and with no back story, who knows what is going on.
Don't get me wrong, I am usually the type of person that skips the first few chapters because there is too much back story, but this has nothing. I need something to go on.
Because I only read the first 30 or so pages, I can't even count this towards my books that I read this year. What a waste of time, especially cause I really enjoyed her Patty Jane's book.
December 3, 2008
This was our December book club read. I felt the email format was horrible and left me empty and not caring about any of the characters. I think it was a lazy way to write a book! This book absolutely has nothing good about it! It was slow to start, boring in the middle, and the ending wrapped in a "pretty" little way but it was AWFUL and completely predicible. Ultimately, I just couldn't connect or care about any of the characters and the plot was incredibly thin and weak and dull. What a huge disappointment for a Christmas time read.
January 24, 2018
After reading 30% of this I was strongly considering throwing in the towel. It wasn’t until about 55% that this mish mash of emails and gossip columns began to gel into a cohesive story and quite a bit after that before much of anything holiday related came into it. Lorna Landvik fans will be disappointed in this one. 2 Stars is very generous.
January 24, 2023
While I have loved other Lorna Landvik books, this one was a bit off the mark for me. Given the title and the cover art, I was expecting a nice, funny Christmas story, generally spiced with Lorna's trademark humour. However, I found the tone of this story sad, given that the main character was very troubled, and a gossip columnist took great delight in ridiculing her. Most of the story took place well before Christmas, but it was all tied up in the end in a most predictable way (at Christmas).
December 13, 2025
Love Landvik! Reminds me of Fanny Flagg. Tis the Season has a spoiled socialite finally checking herself in to rehab. As she works through her steps, she reconnects with an old nanny and a dude ranch owner who made significant differences in her past life. Both help with her struggles through emails and all three come together for Christmas. Short and sweet.
March 2, 2018
Sweet story. Loved the characters and really liked the format of the story being told via emails, letters, little notes, and articles. Quick, feel good read.
January 8, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. Usually I am not a fan of books written in correspondence mode, ( letters, email) because I like to see character development and interaction, but I'm a big fan of this author, so decided to take a chance. So glad I did.
The main character, Carolyn Dixon is an heiress with a drinking/attention seeking problem. She finally realizes that she has a problem and addresses it. This story deals with her attempts to make amends to the people she's hurt in her life. The only puzzling part was emails from Lorraine to Mitch. I could not understand what they had to do with the story, but they were amusing so, what the heck. I was surprised when it came clear what his connection was.
I don't want to say any more and spoil it, but if you like stories with hope, and humor you will love this one.
One more thing: I noted one reviewer didn't like it and gave up after only 30 pages. If you're thinking it's not going anywhere, hang in there. The beginning is slow to be sure, but once it gets moving you won't want to put it down.
The main character, Carolyn Dixon is an heiress with a drinking/attention seeking problem. She finally realizes that she has a problem and addresses it. This story deals with her attempts to make amends to the people she's hurt in her life. The only puzzling part was emails from Lorraine to Mitch. I could not understand what they had to do with the story, but they were amusing so, what the heck. I was surprised when it came clear what his connection was.
I don't want to say any more and spoil it, but if you like stories with hope, and humor you will love this one.
One more thing: I noted one reviewer didn't like it and gave up after only 30 pages. If you're thinking it's not going anywhere, hang in there. The beginning is slow to be sure, but once it gets moving you won't want to put it down.
June 5, 2010
I randomly picked this up from the library bookshelf when looking for a new book to check out. I had loved her two previous novels I've read -- Oh My Stars and The View from Mount Joy -- and thought that a novel based entirely of emails and letters would be intriguing to read.
This was definitely a fast read, but unfortunately nowhere near as good as Landvik's other novels. Unlike the other novels I've read, this one didn't delve much into character development like I'm used to. As a result, I didn't really connect with the characters. In a sense, this disconnect made me feel that a book like this could easily be adapted into a play for the stage.
Landvik fans will be disappointed in this book, and I wouldn't recommend readers new to her works to read this one first. This would definitely not give her new fans, and is definitely forgettable.
This was definitely a fast read, but unfortunately nowhere near as good as Landvik's other novels. Unlike the other novels I've read, this one didn't delve much into character development like I'm used to. As a result, I didn't really connect with the characters. In a sense, this disconnect made me feel that a book like this could easily be adapted into a play for the stage.
Landvik fans will be disappointed in this book, and I wouldn't recommend readers new to her works to read this one first. This would definitely not give her new fans, and is definitely forgettable.
December 9, 2008
I expected this to be a fun, light-hearted, feel good seasonal story. And, for the most part, it was. Until... an unexpected twist! Lorna Landvik comes through yet again in this tale of the human spirit and the importance of looking beyond the perceived. At times hilarious this chronicles the escapades and aftermath of an heiress's attempt to reconcile her ways through her correspondence via e-mail with two people from her past. Additionally, a tabloid gossip column gives the reader the public's skewed picture of Caro's life.
December 10, 2019
You're on page one but it feels like you started in the middle and have absolutely no idea what is going on. Each page or two is correspondence from someone- you have no idea who-to someone else you don't know. By mid-point you've taught yourself the names and how they fit together and it starts lifting from completely stupid to barely interesting. By the last page you decide it's maybe not the worst thing you've ever read but you certainly could have done without.
December 11, 2008
I just read this book in 2.5 hours. I believe I have set a new record for myself. This was a really cute, festive book, that I'm glad I picked up. It's written as a series of letters and emails, which I am finding lately that I love in books! So that's why it was such a quick read. Very entertaining and charming!
December 16, 2008
This is not one of Lorna's finest... it was entirely predictable. And having recently read "Guernsey" and "Charing Cross", the whole letter-style paled in comparison to those two books. I'm a fan of "Patty Jane's House of Curl" and will continue to read Landvik's books, but this was a disappointment.
November 18, 2013
I liked how the whole story was a series of emails back and forth between various people (with the occasional gossip column thrown in). I enjoyed the story of forgiveness, making amends, rekindling old friendships and starting new. Cute Holiday story.
December 30, 2017
This was the most unique of my Christmas themed reads this month. 'Tis the Season is an epistolary novel made up mostly of emails. The story line was unique too with some twists that were unexpected. This was my second Lorna Landvik book and I definitely plan to read more in the future.
January 4, 2020
Loved it. It's like the National Enquirer..
January 5, 2019
Don't let the title fool you---this is not a holiday story, however, Christmas is celebrated toward the very end.
This is one of those stories that is told through e-mails and a gossip column. It is the story of rich heiress, 26 year old Caroline Dixon. Through the e-mails it is clear that Caroline is out of control and alcohol is a huge problem for her. I have to admit that I nearly quit reading...the emails were quite confusing, I had no idea who the people sending and responding to e-mails were, and I could not find a story here. Still, it was Landvik, and I love her books so I kept at it. I was so glad I did!
Now...as I said it is clear that Caroline is out of control and an especially mean tongued gossip columnist known as The Buzz makes sure that everyone knows about it. When confronted much later in the story about his obsession in writing about every detail in Caroline's life, his response was "I just feed the world's curiosity." To his answer came the reply, "Do you feed it or demand that it's fed." My reaction to that later...
Anyhow, Caroline realizes that she is out of control. She has alienated all her friends, her mother, and her sister. To gain back her life she puts herself into a rehab program; but she must remain out of the public eye and under the gossip monger's radar. Easier said than done.
As part of her path to wellness, Caroline reaches out to two people from her past. Two people who had an influence on her, but that she has pushed the memories out of her mind until now. It is through those particular e-mails that we begin to really understand and sympathize with Caroline; and it is through those e-mails that she actually finds her way back to being the kind of person she was meant to be.
I loved the story of Caroline and through each e-mail she became more than just a loud, obnoxious, and reckless "poor little rich girl". What really struck me, and it may or may not have been Landvik's intention was just how the media and so called "press" can affect a public person's life with its constant digging and badgering and even skewing of facts. I had to wonder how many of our own celebrities who were having a hard time with personal battles would still be here today if their lives weren't under constant scrutiny and speculation. Ouch!
This is one of those stories that is told through e-mails and a gossip column. It is the story of rich heiress, 26 year old Caroline Dixon. Through the e-mails it is clear that Caroline is out of control and alcohol is a huge problem for her. I have to admit that I nearly quit reading...the emails were quite confusing, I had no idea who the people sending and responding to e-mails were, and I could not find a story here. Still, it was Landvik, and I love her books so I kept at it. I was so glad I did!
Now...as I said it is clear that Caroline is out of control and an especially mean tongued gossip columnist known as The Buzz makes sure that everyone knows about it. When confronted much later in the story about his obsession in writing about every detail in Caroline's life, his response was "I just feed the world's curiosity." To his answer came the reply, "Do you feed it or demand that it's fed." My reaction to that later...
Anyhow, Caroline realizes that she is out of control. She has alienated all her friends, her mother, and her sister. To gain back her life she puts herself into a rehab program; but she must remain out of the public eye and under the gossip monger's radar. Easier said than done.
As part of her path to wellness, Caroline reaches out to two people from her past. Two people who had an influence on her, but that she has pushed the memories out of her mind until now. It is through those particular e-mails that we begin to really understand and sympathize with Caroline; and it is through those e-mails that she actually finds her way back to being the kind of person she was meant to be.
I loved the story of Caroline and through each e-mail she became more than just a loud, obnoxious, and reckless "poor little rich girl". What really struck me, and it may or may not have been Landvik's intention was just how the media and so called "press" can affect a public person's life with its constant digging and badgering and even skewing of facts. I had to wonder how many of our own celebrities who were having a hard time with personal battles would still be here today if their lives weren't under constant scrutiny and speculation. Ouch!
November 22, 2020
Does the fact that one is blubbering with joy at the end of a Christmas-themed book make it a 5-star read? It was enough for me... It started slow (although with the main character outdoing herself to make an a** of herself due to over-imbibing), and I wound up putting it aside for a couple of days because another long-anticipated book, a memoir by a favorite author, had just been purchased and was beckoning to me. And 'TIS THE SEASON by Lorna Landvik, at first, didn't seem like it was going to compare well against the other books by her that I'd read this year. Boy-o-boy, did I get that wrong!
First of all, it's a novel written in epistolary format - not standard letters but e-mails. I think that might've made it a little slower for me to figure out the "who's who" re the characters right away, although there were obvious enough clues. Maybe I was simply distracted by other things ('tis the season, after all). Anyway, I wound up loving the storyline, just as I have all of Landvik's books read this year (there have been three thus far), CHRONICLES OF A RADICAL HAG being my favorite (which actually had some "epistolary" sections in it as well!).
Here are the basics: Rich kid Caroline Dixon - now an adult - is hounded by a nasty tabloid columnist via gossipy tidbits about her alcoholic antics. She's alienated all of her friends and eventually manages to go through rehab, but the guy just doesn't let go. In the meantime, Caro begins to make amends for past negative words and deeds, eventually reaching out to two wonderful people from her youth who had once brought meaning into her life. It's just possible that perhaps she can get a grip on her sobriety and her future, but lots has to happen first... and who or what will shut up trashy-news writer? Where can Caro go to "get away from it all?" To heal?
Lorna Landvik's solutions for 'TIS THE SEASON's main character's circumstances (and for a couple other important personages in the plot) are simple enough, but will they work? In the end, it's a heartwarming story. And a rather unique Christmas novel. You'll probably like the finale as much as I did-- it's not just about "Decking the Halls" and all that kind of stuff - it's about what makes a life, what matters.
First of all, it's a novel written in epistolary format - not standard letters but e-mails. I think that might've made it a little slower for me to figure out the "who's who" re the characters right away, although there were obvious enough clues. Maybe I was simply distracted by other things ('tis the season, after all). Anyway, I wound up loving the storyline, just as I have all of Landvik's books read this year (there have been three thus far), CHRONICLES OF A RADICAL HAG being my favorite (which actually had some "epistolary" sections in it as well!).
Here are the basics: Rich kid Caroline Dixon - now an adult - is hounded by a nasty tabloid columnist via gossipy tidbits about her alcoholic antics. She's alienated all of her friends and eventually manages to go through rehab, but the guy just doesn't let go. In the meantime, Caro begins to make amends for past negative words and deeds, eventually reaching out to two wonderful people from her youth who had once brought meaning into her life. It's just possible that perhaps she can get a grip on her sobriety and her future, but lots has to happen first... and who or what will shut up trashy-news writer? Where can Caro go to "get away from it all?" To heal?
Lorna Landvik's solutions for 'TIS THE SEASON's main character's circumstances (and for a couple other important personages in the plot) are simple enough, but will they work? In the end, it's a heartwarming story. And a rather unique Christmas novel. You'll probably like the finale as much as I did-- it's not just about "Decking the Halls" and all that kind of stuff - it's about what makes a life, what matters.
December 19, 2025
‘tis a strange season
This book was not at all what I was expecting, but it turned out to be quite a nice story.
It begins with a gossip report in a rag called the buzz. I kept waiting for the actual story to start. The book is comprised of several different additions of the buzz and then correspondence between characters of the book. Through the correspondence you’re able to learn all about each character, their lives their dreams and who they have become.
I quite ended up liking Caroline, the protagonist, and the villain of the story. I also ended up liking Mitch another villain in the story. Most of all I loved Astrid and Cyril the two adults who appear to have cared the most about Caroline, when she was a child. In fact, they are still the two people who cares most about her now that she is an adult and needs a guiding hand.
No Oilers here, but I think you’ll enjoy this story. After all, ‘tis the season to be open and loving and give from the heart.
This book was not at all what I was expecting, but it turned out to be quite a nice story.
It begins with a gossip report in a rag called the buzz. I kept waiting for the actual story to start. The book is comprised of several different additions of the buzz and then correspondence between characters of the book. Through the correspondence you’re able to learn all about each character, their lives their dreams and who they have become.
I quite ended up liking Caroline, the protagonist, and the villain of the story. I also ended up liking Mitch another villain in the story. Most of all I loved Astrid and Cyril the two adults who appear to have cared the most about Caroline, when she was a child. In fact, they are still the two people who cares most about her now that she is an adult and needs a guiding hand.
No Oilers here, but I think you’ll enjoy this story. After all, ‘tis the season to be open and loving and give from the heart.
March 16, 2023
Very quick read by an author I enjoy. I liked the unique way that the whole book was written in emails, tabloid articles, and once as a transcription of a scene that was supposed to be recorded. I liked the main characters and the interesting way that the story progressed and concluded. I noticed it doesn’t have a lot of rave reviews, but I really enjoyed it —I read it basically in one sitting. I usually like to read Christmas-themed books in December, but I didn’t feel like the holiday was really the center of things like it is in some books, just sort of part of the setting that the action led up to towards the end.
November 10, 2023
Over the course of several months, emails are exchanged between 20-something Caroline Dixon, a beautiful heiress with a drinking problem, and several people from her past and present. In between getting lambasted by a cutthroat gossip columnist and sobering up, Caroline makes amends with those she has wronged and discovers two people - a former nanny and a ranch owner - who are very much in her corner.
This was my first Lorna Landvik novel and I smiled throughout the entire story.
*I wasn't sure of the email only format, but it worked here.
SPOILER
*I so wanted to be invited to the ranch and be a part of the celebration!!
This was my first Lorna Landvik novel and I smiled throughout the entire story.
*I wasn't sure of the email only format, but it worked here.
SPOILER
*I so wanted to be invited to the ranch and be a part of the celebration!!
November 18, 2018
Never having read this author, I had no idea what to expect. I started out a bit leery but by the end of the book was enjoying it. The format is emails, letters, and notes being used to tell the story. It might seem a bit disjointed to begin with but eventually, the story comes through and it is a good story--one of redemption, hope, and second chances. Colorful characters, and a decent plot! I enjoyed this one and will likely look for more from this author.
December 18, 2020
This fun holiday book is written completely in emails and articles. I was a little confused at first until I figured out who was who as far as the characters go but once I did I flew through this book. It was really fun to watch Caroline reinvent herself and reconnect with some special people from her past. 🎄
October 19, 2021
Sweet, funny story that includes a few life lessons along the way. Epistolary novel (mostly emails). I found the beginning a little off-putting as there was no introduction to the characters or to what was going on…everything had to be gleaned from the emails, but it wasn’t long before it all started to make sense.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 14, 2024
Delightful!
At first I was thrown by the writing technique - I had forgotten the story was told through letters written by the characters. But as always with Lorna Landvik her story quickly drew me in. A lovely light read for the holidays that I truly enjoyed was what I needed tonight, and this really fit the bill!
At first I was thrown by the writing technique - I had forgotten the story was told through letters written by the characters. But as always with Lorna Landvik her story quickly drew me in. A lovely light read for the holidays that I truly enjoyed was what I needed tonight, and this really fit the bill!
September 12, 2024
I don't think I've ever made it through a book written in correspondence before. I've always given up because it was never enough information for me to care about and I always gave up. But this one seemed different for some reason. I don't know if it was because there were news articles that helped it feel less letter-filled? Anyway, enjoyable and cute!
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