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3.43 of 5 stars
From one of Ireland's favorite writers and most popular storytellers, a stockingful of Christmas surprises for any season. In this winning collecti... read full description

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Nov 19, 2011
Linda K rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Do all Irish stories have to include lots of hoisting of drinks and curates who, if not drinkers themselves, implore those who are to curtail their overindulgence?

I'm not sure of the answer, but in this book, lots of both occurs and all set either at or near the Christmas holiday. Although I did enjoy the writing style, it did not fill the bill for wanting a nice comforting book of Christmassy short stories.

You certainly have to hand it to the Irish though. Most surely More...
Nov 11, 2009
Brian rated it: 4 of 5 stars
A fun, light-hearted collection of tales from the "old sod".
Nov 28, 2011
Sherri rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Short stories that involve a bit of toasting of beverages. Written with a lilting Irish voice.
Jan 08, 2012
Michelle rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Nov 26, 2011
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Dec 17, 2010
Daphne rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Mar 23, 2010
Martin rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jan 01, 2010
Author Annette rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Dec 31, 2009
Liam rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Dec 21, 2009
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Nov 21, 2009
Christine rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Sep 11, 2009
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Apr 20, 2009
Rich rated it: 4 of 5 stars
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Jul 21, 2008
Cathy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Mar 01, 2008
Sean rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Feb 24, 2008
Stephen rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Feb 23, 2008
Karen rated it: 4 of 5 stars