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laraamtk's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
4.0
blogthatbook's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve wanted to try Charles Dickens for some time now but have been put off because of the impression that his writings may be dark, depressing and humourless. But, considering Christmas is almost upon us, I finally decided that A Christmas Carol might be the best way to test out the water.
The first problem is an obvious one, you can’t help but already know this story inside and out, thanks to the innumerable adaptations and retellings in all kinds of media there have been over the years. But if you can accept that and simply revel in the fact that this is the original then it’s well worth your time. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with this book and it even managed to squeeze a tear or two from me toward the end. Despite the initial content being dour, I felt that Dickens’ writing throughout had a hint of levity to it which carried me along with the words and never allowed things to get too dark.
I did find myself struggling with some of the phrasings, but I’m assuming those were colloquialisms of the time and they didn’t get in the way of my enjoyment.
And yes, I will be trying one of Dickens’ more expansive stories in the future, once I’ve built up the courage and decided on which one it will be.
The first problem is an obvious one, you can’t help but already know this story inside and out, thanks to the innumerable adaptations and retellings in all kinds of media there have been over the years. But if you can accept that and simply revel in the fact that this is the original then it’s well worth your time. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with this book and it even managed to squeeze a tear or two from me toward the end. Despite the initial content being dour, I felt that Dickens’ writing throughout had a hint of levity to it which carried me along with the words and never allowed things to get too dark.
I did find myself struggling with some of the phrasings, but I’m assuming those were colloquialisms of the time and they didn’t get in the way of my enjoyment.
And yes, I will be trying one of Dickens’ more expansive stories in the future, once I’ve built up the courage and decided on which one it will be.
therestlessbookflea07's review against another edition
2.0
One can never go wrong with a well-adored timelessness of writing when greeting the most merriest celebration every year. To my personal dismay, the novel (despite its absolute briefness) did not strike me tremendously as it does to others. Nevertheless, it did not diminish its sharpness of narrating an eventful means of celebrating the holidays.
ahmed_suliman's review against another edition
4.0
I got that it's not too late for future daisies to grow but not in the past Oak's shadows, it's not too late to wipe out the shadows of the past or the present .. it's not too early to pile up shadows and darken our lifetime with them as well.
In general a pretty interesting short Novel, I see typical Dickens in the story lines the absolute personalities, even in Ebenezer Scrooge life-time he got different characteristics each of them in absolute form; that lonely poor child, that naïve young man, that neppish old business man even after he got his chance he became that angelic form of himself, it costs just a dream time ..
However, I'd like to adopt Scrooge's words here
"Don’t be cross, uncle," said the nephew.
- "What else can I be !! when I live in such a world of fools as this? Merry Christmas! Out upon merry Christmas!"
In general a pretty interesting short Novel, I see typical Dickens in the story lines the absolute personalities, even in Ebenezer Scrooge life-time he got different characteristics each of them in absolute form; that lonely poor child, that naïve young man, that neppish old business man even after he got his chance he became that angelic form of himself, it costs just a dream time ..
However, I'd like to adopt Scrooge's words here
"Don’t be cross, uncle," said the nephew.
- "What else can I be !! when I live in such a world of fools as this? Merry Christmas! Out upon merry Christmas!"
sofiiaivann's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
hchorey's review against another edition
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lonelyasfranz's review against another edition
3.0
Not the most interesting, but not horrible either. Parts of it are dull, but there certainly are witty bits. The message is good, but it’s been twisted over time.
cressreads's review against another edition
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5