lidiaadiaz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mrose21's review against another edition
4.0
I like the way this book makes me feel at the ending, all squishy and warm. Its pretty much the only good part of the book in terms of something nice happening.
We all know the story of scrooge if not parts of the story and adaptations like Disney's Donald duck story which I remember watching around this time of year on the Disney Channel. I like that adaptation the best secretly. I think you only don't know about Scrooge if you're not necessary English speaking or you don't celebrate the holiday Christmas.
I enjoy this story because it teaches you things that you should do as a human being and things you should not do as a human being. I think the fact that this is set around Christmas and focus' a lot on Christmas shouldn't effect the morals and how you are as a person. This story tells you or implies that you should be a better person by treating people better like being a good kind employer, being a kind friend just basically being nice. Something a lot of people overlook and don't do anymore.
However, while I like the morals of the story I'm not that fussed with the actual story or writing. I found with another Classic book while I appreciate that this was good in the time it was written and people enjoy it now and they did then. I am not one of those people. It doesn't float my boat.
We all know the story of scrooge if not parts of the story and adaptations like Disney's Donald duck story which I remember watching around this time of year on the Disney Channel. I like that adaptation the best secretly. I think you only don't know about Scrooge if you're not necessary English speaking or you don't celebrate the holiday Christmas.
I enjoy this story because it teaches you things that you should do as a human being and things you should not do as a human being. I think the fact that this is set around Christmas and focus' a lot on Christmas shouldn't effect the morals and how you are as a person. This story tells you or implies that you should be a better person by treating people better like being a good kind employer, being a kind friend just basically being nice. Something a lot of people overlook and don't do anymore.
However, while I like the morals of the story I'm not that fussed with the actual story or writing. I found with another Classic book while I appreciate that this was good in the time it was written and people enjoy it now and they did then. I am not one of those people. It doesn't float my boat.
alliem's review against another edition
4.0
As I was reading this for the second time, it was easier to focus on Dickens’ language rather than just the events; unsurprisingly, it made this reading a vastly richer experience. As simple as its message is, the older I get, the more moved I am by stories of true redemption and reminders of one of life’s greatest values: to give to and be of service to others. A fantastic story to read at Christmas time.
maggiefan's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
I've read this book for my literature course. It was a very light and happy story! I quite enjoyed it.
I've read this book for my literature course. It was a very light and happy story! I quite enjoyed it.
starryeved's review against another edition
3.0
His own heart laughed: and that was quite enough for him.
Utterly classic. Short and vividly written, with very real progressive sociopolitical ideals (considering the social unrest of the Dickensian era), all in the eyes of a holiday designed to celebrate human emotion, connection, and tradition. A must-read for all.
jezzajezza's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5