A Christmas Carol [Illustrated]: Being a Ghost Story of Christmas by Charles Dickens

3.99 AVERAGE

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marfisa's review against another edition

2.0
In Scrooge's immortal words: "Bah! Humbug!"

jiritt's review against another edition

4.0
“Man.” Said the Ghost. “If man you be in heart, not adamant, forbear that wicked cant until you have discovered what the surplus is and where it is. Will you decide what men shall live, what men shall die? It may be that in the sight of heaven you are more worthless and less fit to live than millions like this poor man’s child. Oh god, to hear the insect on the leaf pronouncing on the too much life among his hungry brothers in the dust.”

yasmintandon's review against another edition

4.0
This was one of the first Charles Dickens I ever read and will always remain one of my absolute favourites. It is such a heartwarming story and a beautiful reminder of what Christmas represents. It's the kind of book you can read as a holiday tradition every year or reread whenever you need a little pick me up after a particularly bad week. Everybody should read it at least once and I do highly recommend it.

kaireichman's review against another edition

3.0
First time reading "A Christmas Carol" after having seen various TV/film versions. It was pretty good, though not my favorite Dickens novel...especially the Second Spirit, that section lagged a bit.
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natalie001's review against another edition

5.0
hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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cdmontes's review against another edition

5.0
emotional funny hopeful fast-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

fesilag's review against another edition

5.0
çok ama çok tatlı, içimi sıcacık yapan bir kitaptı
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ethnn_51's review against another edition

4.75
funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

cspeet's review against another edition

4.0
An absolute classic! While I knew the overall structure of the story, I think this is the first time I actually read it. It was moving and effective, a beautiful way to point out how your behavior is seen by and affects those around you. A good read, and quick as well.

suzie_bee's review against another edition

4.0
Try as I might, I just couldn't read this without hearing Gonzo's voice as the narrator, nor see Bob Cratchit as anyone but Kermit the frog. I suppose there are worse things, right?