The Happening: A Carol For All Seasons

by John Wahtera

Gently read former library hardback with Mylar covered dust jacket and usual library markings. Pages are neat and clean. Orders ship within 24 hours.

117 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1974

Reviews

[Don · Rating 2 out of 5]

The description in the catalog of the National Library service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped made this sound like a heartwarming holiday read. It says:

" struggling young artist, who lives in a condemned tenement with his pregnant girlfriend, involves the community in a big Christmas party for the children at an orphanage."

I wish I could tell you why this didn't hold my attention at all. That I can't quite put my finger on it renders this review pretty much useless. My mind kept wandering as I read and, while there were certain scenes that caught my attention, I really could not focus on the story.

This is such a short book that you may want to give it a try just to see if your mileage differs.

[Rachel Grepke · Rating 2 out of 5]

Weird book. Quite confusing in the beginning. The story is quite basic but there is really no high point od the story.

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet and often comical story about an artist poor in money but rich in heart who befriends a pastor struggling with connecting to his dwindling congregation. Dated now (set in the '70s), it still warms the heart.

[Stephanie]

My notes at the time: Poverty stricken community throws a Christmas party for an orphanage. Goodwill, etc.