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A brief, humorous novel follows a wealthy but depressed man traveling from Hawaii to North Dakota for Christmas. Suddenly called home to visit an ailing aunt, he arrives just as a blizzard locks the town in darkness. With electricity out, the protagonist’s memories of childhood and historical figures flood his mind in a candlelit, festive reverie. In this quiet, he hears angelic songs, experiences the stillness of a winter night, and ultimately decides to simplify his life. The story blends humor, love, and travel themes against a snowy North Dakota backdrop.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Garrison Keillor
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