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bookcheshirecat's review
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
4.0
“Words were inadequate, but all he had. He didn't know where they came from or why, but it was how we told one another what the world was and might be. Who we were, and might become. It was the only magic he had. Everything else was faith. He felt blessed and grateful.”
➽ This is a historical fiction following Charles Dickens and how he came to write A Christmas Carol! As a big fan of the classic, I was excited to see the author reimagine his life. Dickens is trying his hardest to come up with his next great idea, as he needs the money and something good to follow up his success. With family issues and writer's block, he quickly finds himself desperate and alone in London, trying to come up with anything that might sell. I liked the historical atmosphere and take on Charles Dickens' life, there were even some twists and turns that kept me guessing! The only questionable thing was him getting obsessed with a local theatre worker, it felt very inappropriate, as he had his family to think of.
➽ This is a historical fiction following Charles Dickens and how he came to write A Christmas Carol! As a big fan of the classic, I was excited to see the author reimagine his life. Dickens is trying his hardest to come up with his next great idea, as he needs the money and something good to follow up his success. With family issues and writer's block, he quickly finds himself desperate and alone in London, trying to come up with anything that might sell. I liked the historical atmosphere and take on Charles Dickens' life, there were even some twists and turns that kept me guessing! The only questionable thing was him getting obsessed with a local theatre worker, it felt very inappropriate, as he had his family to think of.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexism, Violence, Death, and Grief
bookedbymadeline's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Minor: Death of parent and Death
kimveach's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-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
4.0
I was looking for a good Christmas story and am glad I chose this one. When I finished I felt warm and Christmas-y, just like being wrapped up in a blanket in front of a fire while reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Stalking
Moderate: Pregnancy
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