72%
synopsis:
theophilus crowe and the rest of the lovable miscreants that make up the population of pine cove attempt to plan a community christmas party. trouble intervenes every step of the way in the form of dale pearson, a frumpy tycoon that has a history of violence; molly, theophilus' emotionally and mentally unstable wife; and azrael, a naive angel who wants to perform a christmas miracle but doesn't quite know how to handle himself. the protagonists find themselves involved in a murder mystery, a love triangle, and a brush with the supernatural that could easily make for a disastrous holiday.
positive:
this novel combines elements of a christmas tale and a halloween ghost story to form a highly compelling read. the imaginative characters and unpredictable plot make this book a delightful fantasy for readers of most ages.
negative:
it's difficult to pinpoint what demographic the author intended as an audience. this story could have easily been aimed for children, but rampant adult humor keeps it out of reach for that age bracket. the author does little to impress the reader in terms of technique.
all in all:
this is a great light read: i finished it in just a couple of days (fast for me). there isn't much in the way of challenge, but that doesn't mean that it should be overlooked if you're in the mood for a non-traditional holiday story. i guess what i'm trying to say is if i were trapped on a deserted island with only a copy of this book, i'd probably read it again.
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