Merry Christmas Mr. Brown

Book Review

Title: Merry Christmas Mr. Brown

Author: Mishana Khot

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Date Published: December 10, 2015

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Synopsis:

Harold Brown loves Christmas. He’s never had any friends or family to celebrate with him. There’s never been anyone to share his Christmas dinner. He’s never had anyone, except Thomas Cat, for whom he could buy presents. Nonetheless, December has always been his favourite month. 

But this year, things are going to be different. This year, Harold and Faith Springer-Brown celebrate their first Christmas together as man and wife. And it’s just started snowing in Limberlost, so it looks like it’s going to be a perfect white Christmas. But there’s trouble brewing in the Springer-Brown household.

My Thoughts:

I was sent an Ecopy by the author in exchange for an honest review. 

Harold Brown is used to spending Christmas by himself and is used to having his own Christmas traditions, but that all is going to change because Harold Brown is married now to Faith Springer and she has her own Christmas traditions. 

I really enjoyed this short story it's perfect to read during December or just any time you feel like you're missing the holidays and want to have a little taste of them. I loved how Harold began to get out of his comfort zone and began to understand that sometimes one needs to make new traditions so that both of the people in the relationship can be happy.  Overall this story was a very enjoyable Holiday that I would recommend to anyone that wants to get into the Holiday spirit! 

-SandraTheBookWorm

A Brave Day for Harold Brown

Book Review

Title: A Brave Day for Harold Brown

Author: Mishana Khot

Rating: ★★★★ 

Page Count: 42

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Synopsis:

All Mr. Brown wants is a nice cup of tea and a peaceful evening with his cat on his knee. He’s too old for love and adventure. Or so he thinks. 

This morning when Harold Brown woke up, it seemed like a normal day. Why would a 50-year old man feel anything about a circus coming to the quiet town of Limberlost? But BonBon Circus has brought a Bengal tiger, and Harold’s never seen a tiger before. When he decides to disrupt his routine to visit the circus, it sets in motion a few other changes, all leading up to one thrilling day. Will Mr. Brown’s life ever be the same again?

My Thoughts:

The author was kind enough to send me her book in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed this short story or novella, I found myself wanting more when I reached the end.

This is a 42 page short novella about Harold a 50 year old man that has lived his entire life stuck in routine wake up, eat breakfast, go to work, leave work, eat dinner, and sleep, it has been like this for years. Harold is a man that keeps to himself he has no friends besides his cat and has no desire to make friends or break away from his routine; until the day the circus comes to his hometown. The circus has brought a tiger and Harold has never seen a tiger and is really intrigued by it, so he decided to break his routine and go to the circus to see the tiger after work.

I really love this story it was a quick read and the author's writing was superb, I love the way she described scenes she made me feel like I was right there next to Harold. I also loved the message the story is trying to send, that no matter your age it's never too late to break out of routine and do as your heart desires. I really do hope the author writes more about Harold and his life. If you're looking for a heartwarming story with a beautiful message look no further, also is super short so you have no excuse to not read it lol.

-SandraTheBookWorm