The Reading Group: December by Della Parker

The Reading Group: December by Della Parker
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Genre: Women’s Fiction, Holiday, Contemporary
Length: Short Story (18 pages)
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Lavender
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Grace knows that the holiday season is going to be different this year. No turkey, no tinsel, no gorgeously wrapped gifts under the tree . . . how on earth is she going to break it to her little boys that Christmas is effectively cancelled? And can she bear to tell anyone her embarrassing secret? Enter the Reading Group: Grace’s life might have turned upside down but there’s no problem they can’t solve.

Grace is a woman facing a difficult Christmas this year. She and her family will be doing without. To make matters worse, they are about to be evicted, but even worse than that, Grace’s child is seriously ill. Right away the challenges are set up, and suspense is created because readers will wonder what the prospects for a happy ending are.

Grace is a character readers will sympathize with immediately. When she decides to go to a Christmas party with friends, we meet the secondary characters and watch as Grace attempts to be strong so as not to ruin the fun for her friends. However, they are perceptive and see that something is wrong. What should Grace do?

She takes a chance, and an interesting series of events happen. This short story has the themes of family, friendship, inner strength, and trust. The length of the tale does not stop it from being complete, and readers will appreciate how down-to-earth it is. It is a worthwhile, quick little read filled with emotions and hope.