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A Christmas Carol: The original classic book by Charles dickens
Merry Christmas, everyone!
âBah!â said Scrooge. âHumbug!â
With those famous words unfolds a tale that renews the joy and caring that are Christmas. Whether we read it aloud with our family and friends or open the pages on a chill winter evening to savor the story in solitude, Charles Dickensâ A Christmas Carol is a very special holiday experience.
It is the one book that every year will warm our hearts with favorite memories of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Futureâand will remind us with laughter and tears that the true Christmas spirit comes from giving with love.
With a heartwarming account of Dickensâ first reading of the Carol, and a biographical sketch.
âBah!â said Scrooge. âHumbug!â
With those famous words unfolds a tale that renews the joy and caring that are Christmas. Whether we read it aloud with our family and friends or open the pages on a chill winter evening to savor the story in solitude, Charles Dickensâ A Christmas Carol is a very special holiday experience.
It is the one book that every year will warm our hearts with favorite memories of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Futureâand will remind us with laughter and tears that the true Christmas spirit comes from giving with love.
With a heartwarming account of Dickensâ first reading of the Carol, and a biographical sketch.
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Community Reviews
Great story and great narration! A Christmas Carol has been on my TBR list for more years than I can remember but I just never got around to it. I've seen various productions on TV or in movies but never read the actual story.
Audible gave away the version with Tim Curry doing the narration, last year I believe, but still I didn't listen. It took a good friend mentioning that she was listening to it yesterday to get me going. Well, that and the fact that I still need five books for my annual challenge and this was short.
I loved it. Tim Curry did a fantastic job and I even found myself tearing up three times. Yes, I'm PMSing but still...
Audible gave away the version with Tim Curry doing the narration, last year I believe, but still I didn't listen. It took a good friend mentioning that she was listening to it yesterday to get me going. Well, that and the fact that I still need five books for my annual challenge and this was short.
I loved it. Tim Curry did a fantastic job and I even found myself tearing up three times. Yes, I'm PMSing but still...
A classic I never read before and itâs been years since Iâve seen the movie. It was a good read to listen to for this holiday season while writing out Christmas cards. Finished it in about 3 hours.
âď¸âď¸âď¸ A Timeless Classic, but Not Quite a Favorite
Reading A Christmas Carol on Christmas Eve felt like the perfect way to experience this story, and in many ways, it delivered exactly what I expected. The themes of redemption, generosity, and second chances are timeless, and Dickensâ writing truly captures both the magic and eeriness of the ghosts. The atmosphere is so richâyou can feel the chill in the air, the warmth of the Cratchit family, and the weight of Scroogeâs past mistakes.
That said, while I appreciated the story, I didnât love it as much as I had hoped. Some of the prose felt a bit dense, and since the plot is so well-known through countless adaptations, there werenât many surprises. I found myself admiring the message more than being completely swept up in the narrative.
Still, A Christmas Carol has undeniably stood the test of time, and I understand why it remains a holiday tradition for so many. Itâs a story worth reading at least once, even if it didnât fully become a favorite for me.
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