The Worst Noel: Hellish Holiday Tales

by Roger Director, Mitchell Symons, Valerie Frankel, et al.

Book Overview

Does the thought of mistletoe give you hives? Does the sound of jingling bells instill fear in your heart? Do you hide under the covers from the day after Thanksgiving till New Year's Day? And even if you love Christmas, do the hyperconsumerism, overindulgence, and tinsel-covered everything make you crazy? If you said yes to any of these questions, this is the book for you. You are not alone. Everyone has a Christmas-nightmare story to tell. Some...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060838116
• ISBN13: 9780060838119
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Harper
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Polar Express it isn't!

This is a book for the people who no longer hear the ring of the bell -- but if you're in that category (or are just generally fatigued by holiday cheer), then this is for you. The 18 short stories very in quality but, overall, they reflect bright writing about sometimes depressing holiday happenings. Leave it in your bathroom at your holiday party and group your guests by their reactions as they leave. Those with a sense of humor about the holidays will be amused. Those without (perhaps some of the reviewers here) could be upset.

for those with Seasonal "Christmas" Depression Disorder

I received this book from a good friend who knows how I LOVE the Christmas season. It's better than Rxs to pick-up your spirit! Definately not in the league of "It's A Wonderful Life" - THANK GOD! Great short stories to get you moving when your down. My favorite author was Cintra Wilson. I may have to buy copies for friends because I may make reading this book an annual tradition!