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A Christmas Carol
by Charles Dickens
This was certainly an interesting read, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Everyone has watched or read a version or adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, but it is very different to read the novel itself. It was exceptionally well-written and conveyed, which is no surprise for Dickens.
The writing is very well done, the characters are well-developed and fit their roles perfectly. Scrooge is one of the most fascinating characters in fiction, having been repeatedly recreated without losing his character despite shifting times. His character is very well portrayed from beginning to end and his slow progressions are extremely well done. Dickens’ success is completely understandable given the social and economic class gaps of the time. Unsurprisingly, his morals on the value of life and the value of goods are still applicable today, and there are many Scrooge-like characters in modern societies. This is a story for the lower classes, a story that should provide hope for those with very little and warning for those with a lot.
Although the morals and ideas surrounding the rich and poor are still very applicable the audience must be aware of the many Christian values that are brought forth in this piece. Despite having read numerous fairy tales and short stories with intensely religious morals and subjects, I struggled somewhat with the spiritual element of this novel.
Overall, I enjoyed this book more than I expected, but it was not comparable to recent reads. The story is certainly not for everyone but works as a quick Christmas-themed read for those who celebrate the holiday and want to mirror it in their reading.
The writing is very well done, the characters are well-developed and fit their roles perfectly. Scrooge is one of the most fascinating characters in fiction, having been repeatedly recreated without losing his character despite shifting times. His character is very well portrayed from beginning to end and his slow progressions are extremely well done. Dickens’ success is completely understandable given the social and economic class gaps of the time. Unsurprisingly, his morals on the value of life and the value of goods are still applicable today, and there are many Scrooge-like characters in modern societies. This is a story for the lower classes, a story that should provide hope for those with very little and warning for those with a lot.
Although the morals and ideas surrounding the rich and poor are still very applicable the audience must be aware of the many Christian values that are brought forth in this piece. Despite having read numerous fairy tales and short stories with intensely religious morals and subjects, I struggled somewhat with the spiritual element of this novel.
Overall, I enjoyed this book more than I expected, but it was not comparable to recent reads. The story is certainly not for everyone but works as a quick Christmas-themed read for those who celebrate the holiday and want to mirror it in their reading.