The Christmas Wedding

By: James Patterson, Richard DiLallo

Narrated by: Susan McInerney, Kathleen McInerney, Eileen Stevens, Ax Norman, Allyson Johnson

Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

The tree is decorated, the cookies are baked, and the packages are wrapped, but the biggest celebration this Christmas is Gaby Summerhill's wedding. Since her husband died three years ago, Gaby's four children have drifted apart, each consumed by the turbulence of their own lives. They haven't celebrated Christmas together since their father's death, but when Gaby announces that she's getting married - and that the groom will remain a secret until the wedding day - she may finally be able to bring them home for the holidays. But the wedding isn't Gaby's only surprise - she has one more gift for her children, and it could change all their lives forever.

With deeply affecting characters and the emotional twists of a James Patterson thriller, The Christmas Wedding is a fresh look at family and the magic of the season.

©2011 James Patterson, Richard DiLallo (P)2011 Hachette Audio

It keep you guessing to the end

Where does The Christmas Wedding rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I enjoyed it. This was the first Audiobook I have purchased and The narrators kept me so interested that I had to listen to the all the way to the end.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Christmas Wedding?

Was when she decided to leave her job when she got a bonus.

What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I was glad there was more then one narrator, this give you a better view that the write intended.

Hallmark Channel Movie

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

It was a little corny, but overall a sweet story. I don't think it was worth a credit and I thought it was going to better than it was. There was no mystery and it was fairly predictable.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Yes, if it were on tv.

Patterson book mill pap

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

This is an improbable plot ground out by Patterson's book factory. It is as engaging as a movie of the week, enhanced only by the performers--who are very good. The characters are undeveloped and their stories are predictable. This is the last book by Patterson et al that I will buy. It was a waste of time. Even the picture on the cover is misleading--the bride is close to 60.

What could James Patterson and Richard DiLallo have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Write a story with some substance and plausibility.

Which character ??? as performed by the narrators ??? was your favorite?

The mother

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

absolutely not

Any additional comments?

Bah.

not much realism in this one.

Over all the story was ok, but had trouble getting past the fact that the main character was asked to marry three men and didn't answer them untill the day of the wedding. How did they get a license? I know, I know it is just a story but I don't think anyone would wait to find out if they were marring that day they are accepted. Another thing that bothered me was the main character caught her teenage grandson smoking marijuana with his young cousin and all he got was a slap on the wrist if that much. Not sure this book was the best Patterson book.

A Mothers Point of View

What did you love best about The Christmas Wedding?

I loved that the mother was the one getting married and not telling her children who the groom was,she kept the reader guessing as well,funny, thought provoking, and pretty much finding a way to help her children as well as herself.

Who was your favorite character and why?

All of the characters were so involved in the story line couldn't pick just one.

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?

the characters were all done so well,no one sounded like the others,very distinctive voices for each one,I loved that!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely,couldn't wait to get back to it.

Any additional comments?

Just an all around good listening book!

The Christmas Wedding

It was nice to read a book and not have to worry about someone getting murdered, yet it was still what I would call a mystery. The book was most enjoyable and had a delightful, surprising ending. My only complaint is the same one I have for all audiobooks. I wish women would read women's voices and men would read men's voices. Otherwise, I would highly recommend this book. Could the author be the same James Patterson whose scary mystery books I refuse to read? Nah, must be another James Patterson.

Another Great Whimsical

James Patterson throws yet another curveball with a great tale of a wonderful family. A farm grown family who has everyday ups and downs as any family does, happy, sad and loving. Such a versatile writer, I think he could write The dictionary and make it a hit novel.

Heartwarming

This was a warm, kind of quirky, heartwarming book. Great trying to figure out who the groom is going to be.

Not your normal James Patterson

It caught my wife and I from the first chapter and kept us listening and involved. It was a romance but it kept you guessing until the end.

Easy read, but buy it on sale

The story is cute, predictable and somewhat of a Lifetime TV movie story. I would recommend getting the book if it is on sale, but not worth a credit. Performance was ok.
Nothing memorable, nothing to cry over if you have spend a credit.