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finnm4's review against another edition
3.0
A Christmas Carol -
This classic by Charles Dickens I have always wanted to read but never got round to it. It is a really good tale of how being kind and thoughtful for others can allow you to be seen as a good person, and that change is possible. The writing style of Dickens is quite interesting, and I enjoyed the descriptive nature of his work. However, as someone who is not as interested in classical novels, I found it quite hard to get through and required me using a lot of brain power. Therefore for me it is an average book, but I can understand why this is a book that is part of classical British literature of the 19th century.
This classic by Charles Dickens I have always wanted to read but never got round to it. It is a really good tale of how being kind and thoughtful for others can allow you to be seen as a good person, and that change is possible. The writing style of Dickens is quite interesting, and I enjoyed the descriptive nature of his work. However, as someone who is not as interested in classical novels, I found it quite hard to get through and required me using a lot of brain power. Therefore for me it is an average book, but I can understand why this is a book that is part of classical British literature of the 19th century.
jasmine_elizabeth's review against another edition
Read A Christmas Carol but couldn’t get through all the other tales.
tatyanavogt's review against another edition
3.0
I don't know what to say. I've seen movie or show adaptations but I had never read the actual story. I felt like I knew what to expect regardless and I was correct. I enjoyed it, and will probably read it again in the future.
kbkittyb's review against another edition
4.0
It's hard to rate a compilation of short stories as some are always brilliant and some...less so.
But, overall, this is a good collection. Other than A Christmas Carol, my favourite was Christmas Festivities. Although short, it encapsulates the joys and magic of Christmas in the way that only Dickens can.
Personally, I found The Haunted Man a little boring and long - but, some of the beautiful sentences will stick with me for a long time.
The latter stories tend to include more religious references than I am able to follow which did dull the enjoyment of them somewhat.
Overall, a lovely collection. Although, Dickens is a bit hit and miss for me personally, he was an exceptionally good writer and knew how to keep Christmas well.
But, overall, this is a good collection. Other than A Christmas Carol, my favourite was Christmas Festivities. Although short, it encapsulates the joys and magic of Christmas in the way that only Dickens can.
Personally, I found The Haunted Man a little boring and long - but, some of the beautiful sentences will stick with me for a long time.
The latter stories tend to include more religious references than I am able to follow which did dull the enjoyment of them somewhat.
Overall, a lovely collection. Although, Dickens is a bit hit and miss for me personally, he was an exceptionally good writer and knew how to keep Christmas well.
annacation's review against another edition
3.0
The Cricket on the Hearth ⭐⭐
The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Seven Poor Travellers ⭐⭐
What Christmas is as We Grow Older ⭐⭐⭐
Nobody's Story ⭐⭐
The Haunted Man ⭐⭐⭐
The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Seven Poor Travellers ⭐⭐
What Christmas is as We Grow Older ⭐⭐⭐
Nobody's Story ⭐⭐
The Haunted Man ⭐⭐⭐
nightmarekitty13's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
annahngr's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
chrisleesounds's review against another edition
3.0
I’m just gonna say it: the only thing worth reading in here is “A Christmas Carol.”
mellymc's review against another edition
3.0
A Christmas Carol was really enjoyable, despite the slow start with the Ghost of Christmas Past. However, in this edition I think the other Christmas writings were not as good and let it down.