A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg


A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg
Publisher: Random House
Genre: Contemporary, Holiday
Length: Full Length (240 pgs)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Nymphaea

Deep in the southernmost part of Alabama, along the banks of a lazy winding river, lies the sleepy little community known as Lost River, a place that time itself seems to have forgotten. After a startling diagnosis from his doctor, Oswald T. Campbell leaves behind the cold and damp of the oncoming Chicago winter to spend what he believes will be his last Christmas in the warm and welcoming town of Lost River. There he meets the postman who delivers mail by boat, the store owner who nurses a broken heart, the ladies of the Mystic Order of the Royal Polka Dots Secret Society, who do clandestine good works. And he meets a little redbird named Jack, who is at the center of this tale of a magical Christmas when something so amazing happened that those who witnessed it have never forgotten it. Once you experience the wonder, you too will never forget A Redbird Christmas.

A heartwarming Christmas tale.

I wanted a sweet, quick read for Christmas and this book ticked all my boxes. It’s cute and wonderful. Fannie Flagg knows how to tell a story. I was engaged with the characters and wanted the book to keep going.

I loved the idea of Oswald wanting to go home to be comfortable since he had little time left. If I were going somewhere to just be, then go to Lost River. It’s full of characters and quirkiness. The plot is simple and embodies the spirit of the season. I couldn’t put it down.

If you’re looking for a book that’s a comfort read and will work for an hour or two, then this is the book you want.

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