A Christmas Carol: Charles Dickens Classics

by Anne de Graaf

Genres: Christmas, Classics

64 pages, Hardcover

Published June 25, 1997

Reviews

[Melisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Having never read this book, but having seen numerous adaptations of the story, I thought that I should give it a try. It wasn't bad, and I pretty much knew most of it from what I had already seen before. I would recommend reading it at least once though, so that you will fully understand any reference to it, or know what is not seen in an adaptation.

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Muppets really ruined this for me lol hard to not picture them! I've been wanting to read the story a long time, and it's good! Significantly shorter than I ever would have guessed too, would've read it much sooner!

[Laura Lane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has been a Christmas season to get to know A Christmas Carol better.

I read the book. I'm taking the Hillsdale College course on it. I watched the George C Scott movie adaptation. I've read a bit of 52 Lessons from A Christmas Carol. Even a junior high class I subbed in was studying it.

I found that the book is so much more than the movies portray. It's more than a story of redemption. It is worth your time to read it and enjoy the depth of meaning and the richness of the language that set the Christmas world on fire.

I read an old copy that is no longer available.

[Emma Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of my favourite Dickens and such a good read at Christmas. It has all of Charles Dickens great imagination and description without being too descriptive (looking at you Hard Times).

[Riya Joseph Kaithavanathara · Rating 4 out of 5]

The charles Dickens classic " A christmas Carol" speaks the story of a rich miser named Ebenzer Scrooge, not a pleasant name among neighbours or relatives. He lives a lonely life which is miserable to others but he is yet to see it. To let scrooge know the true spirit of christmas and what he is missing out, he gets visited by spirits. The beauty of life known by living it!

It is a morality tale; it tells us christmas is celebration of human kindness; and it
highlights the relationship between social injustice and poverty.

Rating : 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Starting christmas with a classic tale of morality!

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[Sophie Gauthier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Since Christmas is almost upon us I felt it was necessary to listen to such a classic for the festivities and it was absolutely amazing! Because I don't own it and I was busy today I put in an audiobook that was beautifully read in a very good and pleasant voice. I already knew this classic from movies but the book is definitely ten times better. I loved it! I absolutely loved it! It reminds us what Christmas is all about and I truly felt it. I think I will make this my new tradition from now on 😊 Also, Charles Dickens is a fantastic writer and he did this book so well, my gosh! All the very detailed sceneries and the great dialogue of the characters was perfect👌 I know that he used to read it to the public close to Christmas time and that it was a great performance. 🥰🎄 I can say now why this is such a beloved classic ❤️

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite books of all time, the beautiful language weaves intricate word pictures of the past. Keep a dictionary handy, to inspire your vocabulary acquisition. Scrouge's articulate disdain for humanity and reckless words poison the air with each human encounter. He would make a fabulous flaming Twitter troll. The timeless truths told illustrate what happens to those like his partner Marley, who focus only on acquiring resources for themselves. If only all of could have the benefit of reflecting upon our lives, mustering the courage to change for the better and then acting on our newfound wisdom, the world would be such a better place. Maybe we should all just read the book!

[Todd Hogan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great short read by a master storyteller, this well-known Christmas classic is like a sip of clear, cold water. Dickens paints every character so well with just the right amount of brush strokes. He chills the reader with his description of spirits who have come to haunt the parsimonious protagonist. His depiction of Tiny Tim did not stir as much emotion in me as some characters in his other novels do, but Tiny Tim does serve a purpose.

So, to take a break from modern novels and to refresh your mind with amazing descriptions, try this quick breeze through the transformation of an unintentionally evil man.

[Sara (Sjthroughthelookingglass) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am well familiar with this story from cinematic and theatrical adaptations. I think I even read it once before. The story is a little dry, as the writing of the time, but it was enjoyable to read and have the details flushed out more.

[Amulya N Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a perfect book to read around this time of the year ..the book made my day 🤩Short , quick and compelling 😍

[Ocea Coy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Don't know if I read this specific one. Great, easy book.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

A classic that I finally picked up and read for Christmas. Just as good as I thought it would be.

[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dec 2021. This year I listened to Dickens story with Hugh Grant as narrator. Grant did a superb job.

[Rose Kiser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do you really need a review? It's a classic for a reason.

[Deborah Kerns · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always find joy in reading this story.

[Monica Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always a Christmas necessity!

[James Daly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never read the story. It is similar to most of the renditions I've watched but....the book is better.

[Emily Shoemaker · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5

[Kirstysbookishworld · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved reading the source material for so many stories I’ve read/watched and enjoyed. There’s something so heartwarming about reading this story and realising it’s significance in the long term.

[Sheri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was never a huge Dickens fan. Read it because I'm tutoring a 7th grade student & it's assigned reading.