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4.35k reviews for:
A Christmas Carol [Illustrated]: Being a Ghost Story of Christmas
Charles Dickens
3.99 AVERAGE
4.35k reviews for:
A Christmas Carol [Illustrated]: Being a Ghost Story of Christmas
Charles Dickens
3.99 AVERAGE
I know, I know. It’s April and I’ve just read A Christmas Carol. But I live in Alberta and it’s snowed yesterday so it didn’t seem completely crazy!
I listened to the special Audible production of this, which featured the voice credits of lots of well known actors. I enjoyed this audiobook - it was short and the different voices made it enjoyable to listen to. I only gave it three stars because I have experienced so many versions of A Christmas Carol that I’m a bit bored of the story but as far as retellings go, this is pretty good!
I listened to the special Audible production of this, which featured the voice credits of lots of well known actors. I enjoyed this audiobook - it was short and the different voices made it enjoyable to listen to. I only gave it three stars because I have experienced so many versions of A Christmas Carol that I’m a bit bored of the story but as far as retellings go, this is pretty good!
This is the only book I set aside time to read every year. It never gets old and I enjoy it more and more with each read
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
ghosts should continue to shame the rich into being useful to society
A beautifully illustrated edition, and the notes at the back about the time period and the language are really helpful for a modern audience.
For my course on British literature. I listened to the Librivox recording.
Short. Sweet. To the point. What better way to celebrate the holidays?
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A book that leaves you with a smile on your face and some tears in your eyes.
I made it go on for too long and I don't feel like going back to it anymore.
Dickens is very wordy, yes, and the moral is rather saccharine, but this still works beautifully, you know? The scene where Bob Cratchit comes home after visiting Tiny Tim's grave moved me to tears and the finale is still tremendously uplifting.
I think despite the fact that I’ve seen so many film adaptations this still holds up. Scrooge is a much more relatable character than I anticipated him being. He struggles to open his heart to companionship for fear of being rejected. He’s falling short to meet his responsibilities to his community. He is blind to the suffering of others by his status. He is facing the consequences of a life of regrets amidst the face of his own mortality. I am so grateful I read this when I did. I think if I’m in the mood for it again, I’d just watch an adaptation thought.