Beau, riche et ronchon

His initial Scrooge-like attitude felt so classic but also fresh with a festive twist. I wonder if the author drew from personal holiday experiences or a wish to subvert tropes.

The slow burn and gradual shift felt natural, but I’m curious if others thought the transition was convincing or if it happened a bit suddenly near the end.

The festive backdrop seemed to heighten emotions and create magic, but I wonder if the story would have been different without Christmas in the mix.