You cannot open a book without learning something.

~Confucius

Thursday, January 7, 2010

The Christmas List

By Richard Paul Evans

Well, I always have to read a Richard Paul Evans novel around Christmas time and this year he released a new novel. This novel embraces the "true spirit of Christmas" and gives you that warm and fuzzy feeling. Although this novel seems familiar (movies and other novels follow similar story lines), the story line is refreshing and perfect for those looking for good holiday reading material. I mean, come on, who hasn't wondered what it would be like to attend their own funeral?
The antagonist/protagonist in the novel is James Kier, a ruthless real estate developer. At the very beginning of the novel, he opens the local paper and reads his own obituary. After reading the comments section of the article, he comes to the realization that he's not a very well-liked person, and that's putting it lightly. James, with some unexpected help, makes a Christmas list and decides to right some wrongs he's committed against people in his life. James is met with some hilarious and heartbreaking results.

Similar Novels: Grace and Finding Noel by Richard Paul Evans
Length: 351 pages
Copyright: 2009