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chelsbells1994's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
valkyriejmu's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery
foofers1622's review against another edition
4.0
I really interesting back story on Jacob Marley and Ebeneezer Scrooge. I want to go back and listen to a Christmas Carol to see what little things make the story full circle. I also listened to this and Matthew Lloyd Davies does a great job making Scrooge grumpier and grumpier as the time goes by. He also does the woman voices perfectly; a normal talking voice with no high pitch. I hate that! I'm eager to see how Jon's other books are.
c_dmckinney's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Classism, Grief, Toxic friendship, Chronic illness, Toxic relationship, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Bullying, Murder, Slavery, Death, Blood, Medical content, Misogyny, Trafficking, and Violence
Minor: Sexual harassment, Abandonment, Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, Blood, and Alcoholism
bossman8680's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
soniapage's review against another edition
2.0
Interesting but why make it so "dirty"? You can give A Christmas Carol to a child to read but not this book.
dwm_1040's review against another edition
3.0
I thought this an interesting topic and approach but was ultimately disappointed.
ja3m3's review against another edition
4.0
I am not a big fan of authors writing a prequel or sequel based on a novel from another author. With that being said Marley the prequel to Dickens' A Christmas Carol might be an exception. Clinch has been able to capture the atmosphere and essence of Dickens in his retelling of Marley and his relationship to Scrooge in such a way that it is believable. Marley is a wicked man and his chains are heavy indeed. I don't know if Dickens would approve, but I thought this retelling was done very well.