The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Tale
The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Tale
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
BetaThe Greatest Gift: A Christmas Tale
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 201464
Short Story • Fiction
Small town, America • 1940s
2014
Adult
12+ years
Super Short Summary
In "The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Tale" by Philip van Doren Stern, a distraught man encounters a mysterious stranger on Christmas Eve who grants him an unusual wish. This intervention leads the man to experience life as if he had never existed, prompting pivotal insights about his impact on the lives of others.
Inspirational
Heartwarming
Fantastical
Hopeful
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
4,113 ratings
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Review Roundup
The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Tale by Philip van Doren Stern is hailed for its heartwarming story and timeless themes of hope and redemption. Positive reviews praise its inspiring plot and memorable characters, while some critics mention its brevity impacting depth. Overall, it remains an enduring classic that captures the spirit of Christmas marvelously.
Who Should Read The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Tale?
A reader who enjoys heartwarming, classic tales with themes of gratitude and self-worth, akin to A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, would appreciate The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Tale. Fans of stories that explore life's value through magical realism will find this novella compelling and uplifting.
4,113 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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64
Short Story • Fiction
Small town, America • 1940s
2014
Adult
12+ years
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