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medievalwitch's review against another edition
5.0
Just missed reading this on christmas because I'm kind of lazy. The second Dickens story I've read/listened to. The first being, funnily enough 'The Chimes'; another of his christmasy type stories which was another audible listener gift. Huh, sensing a pattern here. I enjoyed this one more than 'The Chimes' I think. Much more unforgettable imagery and plot, and of course Scrooge whose name has become synonymous with those who share his initially foul attitude toward christmas. 5/5 Bah Humbugs from me.
viniciusmacedo's review against another edition
5.0
Um livro de uma importância absurda para o Natal como conhecemos. Introdução muito interessante, boa gramatura além oferecer ótimo conforto visual. Uma história emocionante e realista, além de curta e rápida. De aquecer o coração.
knittingchaos's review against another edition
5.0
This is my favorite Christmas story. I love the message of the need to see the world and to help others.
wlwkara's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
wolfgold's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
charlie_mcmil1an's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
njdarkish's review against another edition
5.0
It's amazing how much better Dickens is when he isn't getting paid by the word.
sidharthvardhan's review against another edition
5.0
Okay! I will say it. If there was ever a book that should be made a compulsory than its this. It is from now on, my most favorite book - the numero uno, and I bet it shall be all my life. I have seen several media adoptions and parodies; and had also read a dramatic adoption back in my school - so I thought it would be slightly boring. However, it was enchanting. You could read the book and know its strength is in more than the unique plot (of ghosts).
The narration is beautiful and pleasantly humorous. Dickens made Scrooge the very opposite of spirit of Christmas. There is still hope for him though. When taken to Bob's and his nephew's house, he gets completely indulged in the activities - shouting and laughing. I personally believe that he has been made all more Scrooge-y in media adoptions. Here he is quick and even eager to learn his lessons, as if he had been waiting to learn them all his life. Perhaps he is made his anti-Christmas self by his ignorance (as is shown in a scene) of what he is missing.
Even the story has many details omitted in adoptions. Every word, every little action and reaction gives a new insight. The very concept of three spirits - past, present and future shakes you into self -reflection. How many people will will weep on my death? Am I too far removed from world? You see Scrooge as a lesson what not to be. At least in one aspect we are becoming more like Scrooge. We are growing apart. Some even from their family but mostly from other weaker sections of society, 'surplus population' as Scrooge had called them, the real world Tiny Tims. A Christmas Carol is a good reminder these values, we seems to be loosing - and this one has the sweetest music.
The narration is beautiful and pleasantly humorous. Dickens made Scrooge the very opposite of spirit of Christmas. There is still hope for him though. When taken to Bob's and his nephew's house, he gets completely indulged in the activities - shouting and laughing. I personally believe that he has been made all more Scrooge-y in media adoptions. Here he is quick and even eager to learn his lessons, as if he had been waiting to learn them all his life. Perhaps he is made his anti-Christmas self by his ignorance (as is shown in a scene) of what he is missing.
Even the story has many details omitted in adoptions. Every word, every little action and reaction gives a new insight. The very concept of three spirits - past, present and future shakes you into self -reflection. How many people will will weep on my death? Am I too far removed from world? You see Scrooge as a lesson what not to be. At least in one aspect we are becoming more like Scrooge. We are growing apart. Some even from their family but mostly from other weaker sections of society, 'surplus population' as Scrooge had called them, the real world Tiny Tims. A Christmas Carol is a good reminder these values, we seems to be loosing - and this one has the sweetest music.