Helpful Score: 3
A really interesting twist on "A Christmas Story." It was a very fast read and very enjoyable.
Helpful Score: 3
The mystery is action packed and Timothy's analysis of his relationship with his father and ultimate acceptance of his death is poignant. Very enjoyable
Helpful Score: 3
Excellent fictional account of the adult life of Timothy Cratchit. A crippled hero for the youngsters involved in sinister child sex trade during the 18th century. Wonderfully written.
Helpful Score: 2
It's another take on a Dickens character. More in-depth, more saucy, more intriguing. If you want to feel like you're back in Dickens' London, this is the book for you. Timothy Cratchit is all grown up and solving crimes.
Normally I'm not a fan of books where authors co-opt a famous literary character, but I enjoyed this book. (Tiny) Tim spends a lot of time trying to speak to his dead father and deal with the fact that his siblings have drifted off into their own lives. The author displays a real affection for nineteenth century language.