I don't usually read short stories but this seemed appropriate for the time of year. It's a mixed bag with some stories very good while others make you wonder why they were even included. All in all a good way to pass the time/ ( )

It's the usual complaint about books of short stories: a mixed bunch, some better than others. This collection is based around a Christmas theme, so quite nice to read in December. There's a PD James in there, which is probably the best of the bunch, and I'll probably take a note of one or two other authors that I've not read in the past & maybe give some of their other work a go. Overall tho... nothing to write home about, but passed a few happy hours without over-taxing the brain.
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