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colin_s's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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
5.0
Quote:
“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.”
Setting:
A Christmas Carol takes place on Christmas Eve and Christmas day in England in the middle of the industrial revolution. As such its both timeless and dated.
Plot:
Scrooge is a grump and looks out for no one but himself, when an event occurs to make him rethink his life and attitude, he gets a chance to change himself.
Writing:
Charles Dickens is a classic writer for a reason, his prose is timeless and at time elegant.
Characters:
There is really only one character fully fleshed out in this fairly short novel but he goes through a bit of a journey of self discovery.
Pros:
Can feel the time of year
Excellent writing
Cons:
Slow at times
Rapid ending
Recommendation:
I haven't seen any of the movies based on this book. Even if you have I think I recommend this book as it was such an absolute joy to read and a very quick read at that. This book will likely be a classic for as long as the holiday it's based around exists.
“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.”
Setting:
A Christmas Carol takes place on Christmas Eve and Christmas day in England in the middle of the industrial revolution. As such its both timeless and dated.
Plot:
Scrooge is a grump and looks out for no one but himself, when an event occurs to make him rethink his life and attitude, he gets a chance to change himself.
Writing:
Charles Dickens is a classic writer for a reason, his prose is timeless and at time elegant.
Characters:
There is really only one character fully fleshed out in this fairly short novel but he goes through a bit of a journey of self discovery.
Pros:
Can feel the time of year
Excellent writing
Cons:
Slow at times
Rapid ending
Recommendation:
I haven't seen any of the movies based on this book. Even if you have I think I recommend this book as it was such an absolute joy to read and a very quick read at that. This book will likely be a classic for as long as the holiday it's based around exists.
bubski_mcboo's review against another edition
5.0
Many film adaptations have been made to this story, and for good reason: It's a flagship piece of literature that never fails to invigorate our Christmas spirit. Religion takes a back seat in spite of it being a Christmas novel as we examine the misguided morals of the most infamous moneylender and witness his transformation into a philanthropist to rival Santa Claus himself. Through Scrooge, we are reminded how, in an increasingly selfish world, the true meaning of Christmas is the joy of sharing in our abundance, just like our ancestors did at the end of every harvest.
jmariecapdem's review against another edition
5.0
Reread 12/7 I realized I did not really read through what Dickens tried to say behind Scrooge's encounters when I first got my hands on this book. I am glad I have reread this because of our BOTM. :) This is such a nice holiday read.
mmhidalgo98's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 ⭐️
Scrooge & Marley are the epitome of “and they were roommates.” Lol. Hugh Grant was a great narrator. I thought this was going to be darker/more dramatic but maybe I was just expecting the dramatics from one of the movie adaptations.
Scrooge & Marley are the epitome of “and they were roommates.” Lol. Hugh Grant was a great narrator. I thought this was going to be darker/more dramatic but maybe I was just expecting the dramatics from one of the movie adaptations.
lokissilliestsoldier66's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
callienicole's review against another edition
5.0
Read this a long time ago, would love to re-read it sometime!
callienicole's review against another edition
5.0
Read this book again this year, one of my rare re-reads, and I think I loved it even more this time! It's also turned me on to more of Dickens' books. I think I'm finally grown-up enough to actually enjoy a full Dickens novel.
reydeam's review against another edition
5.0
Once upon a time, I did not like this story. Not one bit. I was always bored with it. I didn't read the book, the boredom set in early in my life with the tv aired movies. I wouldn't even give the book a second look. That is until 2009 when the animated movie starring Jim Carrey was released in the theaters. I took my now 17-year old daughter to see the movie. I loved it. She loved it. There was something about this movie version that spoke everything but boredom to me. After the movie, I purchased the book and immediately read it that same Christmas season. I loved it! I especially love this edition, the Candlewick Press edition published in 2006. The illustrations are simply fabulous and add to the story.
Fast forward to this year, 2016. I decided that I wanted to bring my youngest child into the beauty of A Christmas Carol, there is so much to like about this story. We read the book together as a read aloud. She was immediately taken by the story, and exclaimed it to be one of her favorite read aloud books of the year. We both were deeply satisfied with the story. A perfect story for the season.
After we finished the book, we watched the same movie version that I watched back in 2009 with my fourth child. Interestingly, my youngest is the same age that my fourth child was in 2009. Anyway, she took to the movie too. Although, there were a few moments that were a bit scary to her but nothing huge.
If you have not ever experience A Christmas Carol in the printed word, I strongly encourage you to change that—if you don't want to read it now, do try to remember it for the 2017 Christmas season.
Fast forward to this year, 2016. I decided that I wanted to bring my youngest child into the beauty of A Christmas Carol, there is so much to like about this story. We read the book together as a read aloud. She was immediately taken by the story, and exclaimed it to be one of her favorite read aloud books of the year. We both were deeply satisfied with the story. A perfect story for the season.
After we finished the book, we watched the same movie version that I watched back in 2009 with my fourth child. Interestingly, my youngest is the same age that my fourth child was in 2009. Anyway, she took to the movie too. Although, there were a few moments that were a bit scary to her but nothing huge.
If you have not ever experience A Christmas Carol in the printed word, I strongly encourage you to change that—if you don't want to read it now, do try to remember it for the 2017 Christmas season.
bexlrose's review against another edition
5.0
Oh it is truly marvellous. The language, the humour, and the irresistible urge to picture The Muppets as the characters come and go. I must say, having now read the book, The Muppets Christmas Carol is as startlingly good an adaption as I've ever seen, very near to the book indeed, and the only thing I've ever seen The Muppets do that didn't scare me. (Don't ask). I am going to speak in a Dickensian manner all day and you see if I don't.
Merry Christmas to all, and in the words of Tiny Tim, god bless us, every one.
5 stars.
Merry Christmas to all, and in the words of Tiny Tim, god bless us, every one.
5 stars.