i loved reading this book so much i read it right through and would not go to sleep before i read it all. I love the picture james paints of the christmas season in london depicting the partying and pub life and the extreme consumerism that is so evident in oxford street on most days but most particularly during the run up to christmas whilst on the other hand giving us such a sad look into the life of the people on the streets particularly also during this particularly cold and cruel christmas. Bob is as usual the bright spark bringing so much joy to people's lives even if just for the few moments they spend in his presence. He is also the major influence which turned james from a scrooge into a person wanting to give rather than receive during this particular christmas. all in all a very positive book and so enjoyable, i think i will never get tired of reading about the life of these two lovable characters!