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

Good Story

What did you love best about The Christmas Wedding?

The wedding in the barn.

What did you like best about this story?

The closeness of the family.

Which scene was your favorite?

When they were dancing on the dance floor.

Wonderful Enjoyable

I really enjoyed the story it was heart warming. I loved how it brought a family members that were going there own ways and in the end came together. I enjoyed it so much that I was sorry it had to end.

The Christmas Wedding Review

Excellent book.Great performances. Very inspiring Christmas/Family story.Would recommend to people of all ages!Recommend to all.

A solid, good book

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

I would recommend this story because it provides an unique view inside a family and their unique celebration of Christmas and looking forward.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

The ending was very satisfying.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

I thought that the narrator was excellent. She captured the tone of the book and its characters.

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

If this book were a movie, I wouldn't go to see it because I generally prefer more folksy stories. However, this was an excellent story.

Any additional comments?

This book had interesting characters, a plot that I couldn't predict, and a big event that made Christmas special for the family. It was a different kind of Christmas story and I'm really glad that I read it.

Love, Romance, Mystery

Keeps you guessing right to the end, Interesting characters, different type story, well worth the read. Light and airy. Try it you will like it.

great feel good read

If you could sum up The Christmas Wedding in three words, what would they be?

emotional funny sad

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

the wedding scene is priceless. Who will she pick?

Which scene was your favorite?

Patterson does it again. I love the personal time with each character and you think you know how it will end, but then again Patterson always provides a curve

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.