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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
El año pasado me propuse leer este libro pero, al final se me pasaron las Navidades y pensé que es un libro que solo puede ser leído en esa época así que esperé hasta el año que viene. Y aquí estamos.
A Christmas Carol es una novela muy cortita, de estas que en una tarde con tu café y una mantita puedes tumbarte en el sofá y leerla tranquilamente, sin prisa y sin pausa, y tenerla terminada antes de tener que hacer la cena.
Todos conocemos al menos un poco la historia, así que no me voy a meter en ello. Ha sido exactamente lo que me esperaba. He disfrutado mucho con la presentación y evolución de Ebeneezer Scrooge. Me ha sorprendido en parte, ya que no esperaba encontrar un humor tan ácido con el cual me he sentido bastante identificada en mis años de adolescente inconformista. Ahora, ciertamente, tengo un modo de ver las cosas diferente.
Es una lectura sencilla y amena, desde mi punto de vista y comparado con Great Expectations que es el otro libro de Dickens que he leído a fecha de hoy. Si tenéis curiosidad por el autor, no me parece un mal sitio para comenzar y tantearlo. Además, definitivamente, es uno de esos libros que hay que leer una vez en la vida y que, si se hace durante las Navidades, seguro que se disfruta más de este periodo festivo y lo ves de forma algo diferente.
A Christmas Carol es una novela muy cortita, de estas que en una tarde con tu café y una mantita puedes tumbarte en el sofá y leerla tranquilamente, sin prisa y sin pausa, y tenerla terminada antes de tener que hacer la cena.
Todos conocemos al menos un poco la historia, así que no me voy a meter en ello. Ha sido exactamente lo que me esperaba. He disfrutado mucho con la presentación y evolución de Ebeneezer Scrooge. Me ha sorprendido en parte, ya que no esperaba encontrar un humor tan ácido con el cual me he sentido bastante identificada en mis años de adolescente inconformista. Ahora, ciertamente, tengo un modo de ver las cosas diferente.
Es una lectura sencilla y amena, desde mi punto de vista y comparado con Great Expectations que es el otro libro de Dickens que he leído a fecha de hoy. Si tenéis curiosidad por el autor, no me parece un mal sitio para comenzar y tantearlo. Además, definitivamente, es uno de esos libros que hay que leer una vez en la vida y que, si se hace durante las Navidades, seguro que se disfruta más de este periodo festivo y lo ves de forma algo diferente.
(A-) 90% | AGES 13+ | Started this in April, went to December, and looked up disappointed as it was still April. Holy moly, this was so good. This really took me away. It was an easy read which is why the age rec. is that. With ghosts, my age rec would be higher, but these ghosts were all very different, so it depends on what you’re child has already read and how they can take it. Charles Dickens is an amazing author. I definitely recommend reading this! It’s very quick and sends a wonderful message.
I can understand how people enjoy this so much, past, present, and future alike. ;)
I can understand how people enjoy this so much, past, present, and future alike. ;)
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I absolutely loved it!
There's no other way I want to read this novella, this is the perfect edition! The story of course is wonderful, very thought-provoking (which is exactly what Dickens was going for when he decided to write this story instead of a less exciting pamphlet about helping poor children), and timeless. You also can't help but reflect on your generosity, and want to help donate to the poor, well done Dickens!
As for the artwork, P.J. Lynch's watercolors are absolutely fantastic and enhances this novel brilliantly! His love and understanding of the story truly shone in the accuracy of his images and beauty of his illustrations. Seriously, most of his images could be framed! I loved that every page had some new piece of artwork (from spreads, to background frames, to side art) this attention to detail and quality is so rare these days, and I truly appreciated it. In my eagerness to experience the next illustration, I would force myself to continue reading for just one more page, until I finally finished!
10/10 Will definitely reread again!
There's no other way I want to read this novella, this is the perfect edition! The story of course is wonderful, very thought-provoking (which is exactly what Dickens was going for when he decided to write this story instead of a less exciting pamphlet about helping poor children), and timeless. You also can't help but reflect on your generosity, and want to help donate to the poor, well done Dickens!
As for the artwork, P.J. Lynch's watercolors are absolutely fantastic and enhances this novel brilliantly! His love and understanding of the story truly shone in the accuracy of his images and beauty of his illustrations. Seriously, most of his images could be framed! I loved that every page had some new piece of artwork (from spreads, to background frames, to side art) this attention to detail and quality is so rare these days, and I truly appreciated it. In my eagerness to experience the next illustration, I would force myself to continue reading for just one more page, until I finally finished!
10/10 Will definitely reread again!
Dickens really phoned it in with this one. Even the greats need an easy paycheck once in a while I guess.
Heaven and the Christmas-time be praised for this!
Nossa, sempre tive muita vontade de ler A Christmas Carol desde o ano passado. Infelizmente, o ano passado foi tão corrido por conta do vestibular que eu não consegui cumprir meu objetivo. Esse ano eu consegui e foi muito interessante. Eu já conhecia o básico da história por conta das várias adaptações. Vale muito a pena para ver a forma de construção dessa história que virou referência nos natais. Além de ser bem curtinho também.
Nossa, sempre tive muita vontade de ler A Christmas Carol desde o ano passado. Infelizmente, o ano passado foi tão corrido por conta do vestibular que eu não consegui cumprir meu objetivo. Esse ano eu consegui e foi muito interessante. Eu já conhecia o básico da história por conta das várias adaptações. Vale muito a pena para ver a forma de construção dessa história que virou referência nos natais. Além de ser bem curtinho também.
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm actually not a huge fan of "A Christmas Carol" mostly because it's just done so much. I've seen and read so many variations of this story over the years... I enjoy a couple versions (looking at you Muppets!), but when I saw the narrator I knew I needed to listen to this one.