I stopped enjoying christmas over a decade ago, and it bothers me. Which is part of the reason I decided to read this. And I'm glad I did. I've been a Keillor fan most of my life, but I haven't listened to his show or picked up one of his books in years, and this reminded me of why I love him. Comforting, funny, left me feeling soothed, like I was laying on the couch in my childhood home listening to PHC, although this was darker than his usual fare. Will I find myself able to pay keen interest and let the miracle into my heart now? I don't know, but I enjoyed the book at least. I thought this book was hilarious at times I laughed aloud. I find Keillor a raconteur bar none. I love the home town feel of his books. This one was kind of poignant because it told of Sparrow's phobia about putting his tongue on anything metallic during the snowy season. I thought that was kind of unbelievable that someone that is so successful as Sparrow he being a millionaire businessman, with a corporate jet and a vacation home in Hawaii, believe me I have never heard of his place, I know it is a made up name. but I felt I guess fears go deep into a person's psyche, but it was a read reminiscent of Dickem's Christmas Carol, where the ghosts of people from his past would resurrect themselves during various parts of his saga, on getting to North Dakota, and then trying to fly out to Chicago in a snow blizzard. This book was excellent that it was an easy read, and I always get a boost out of Keillor's wriitng.
What do You think about The Christmas Blizzard (2009)?
If you are not a fan of quirky or weird, you probably won't enjoy this book as much as I did.
—katnissmellark
I love Garrison Keillor -- this was great listening to him read it.
—meg
Cute story with the Garrison Keillor humor.
—yulien
A sweet read, good for around the holidays.
—kc721
