The Gift: A Short Story

Did anyone else catch the 3 references to Alanis Morissette's song "Ironic"?

Very predictable - I was disappointed. Very glad it was a freebie!

I have read almost all of her books. Even tho this was just a short story it was not anything like her books. Didn’t like it.

It’s a little bit ironic, don’t you think? Tell me you’re an Xennial without telling me ?

Wow! It reminds me of a similar story like the gift of the magi, but wow, what a twist! I loved it.

Frieda must have been going through an Alanis Morissette “Ironic” phase because I couldn’t help but to notice verses of that song in this book. I truly loved the short listen. I heard Alanis’ voice many times!

This was a decent short read...a bit cliche and confusing in the beginning but by the end ot became a decent read. The narrator had to grow on me. The old lady was much needed in this short and was more of the star than the leading lady.

Nice simple short read. Enjoyed It being It was quick.

It is amazing how so much can happen a short story. Frieda McFadden did a great job with this one. I was rooting for Stella all the way up to the end.

I really enjoy Frieda but this was predictable and not original

It’s a fun twist on a classic story. I listened to it on my hour drive home.

Absolutely horrible ending don’t waste your time on this book

Great short story. Just like all of Freida’s books, I loved this one.

A bad knock off of the more famous short story.

I honestly believed it was just a retelling of the 'O'Henry's Full House' story about the haircomb and watch chain. It isn't. Keep listening!

Good short book. Did she really do what we think tho?

From starting till halfway through, I thought it was an old urban story, but the twist came with a bang

Very interesting didn't see it coming. But mama gonna do anything to help their child

Horrible. Complete waste of time imo. And I love her other books, so I’m quite surprised.

Wow. I was wondering what the twist was. She is a good writer. I stay up late listening to her stories.

Good short story! Fun way to pass the time while doing housework. When the monkey’s paw was mentioned, I figured we were going through the same story we’ve all heard before… when the main character was on her way home from the shop, I thought we were in for yet another storyline that we’ve all heard before.. but when we got into the POV from the other “main character”, that’s when I realized very quickly that this storyline was completely different than what I was expecting, and as a pleasant surprise, it was not what I was expecting at all. Great little twist. Love short stories like this!

Frieda McFadden has amazing skills as a writer. I am used to her stories where the main character wins.This was tragic for the main character you have come to care about.

Friday has a short, punchy writing style that I liked. This was a very short story. The main character was a bit silly...

I think this story was okay and not a favourite, comparing to the other stories that I have read of hers

A very high 3.5 stars ? Well damn Helga! I guess it's all about the mother's love or whatever.

Fast paced and intriguing!
This was my first Freida McFadden book, but definitely not my last.

Great Christmas quick read
McFadden ending big twist included which always makes it worth it.

Creepy Helga was giving Leland Gaunt vibes from Stephen King’s Needful Things, which is very good and I highly recommend it. The twist at the end of this was fitting.

Of course
.. McFadden has done it again...only this time it was done in an hour. Amazing.

Incredible, as always! Love the twist at the end. Perfect to get you in the holiday spirit.

This was a really good short story! I love Freda McFadden.