shirtypantser's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
laurenjpegler's review against another edition
3.0
Such a quaint and charming lil sequel to the beloved A Christmas Carol. I really like how this centres on Marley, as opposed to Scrooge, and the backstory to both him and his sister. It’s a very similar tale to the original, with some of the names swapped around, but it was a nice lil tale of how far kindness and compassion can really go, especially in people’s time of need.
carolinesreads's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this book, I don’t often give 5 stars but I really enjoy A Christmas Carol so this book was just perfect.
daianadae's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
zoediane's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful short and Christmassy read. Detailing Marley before he became part of the terrible two-some that is, Scrooge and Marley, told through the eyes of his wonderful sister. A highly enjoyable read for lovers of A Christmas Carol.
thebooktrail88's review against another edition
5.0
Visit the locations in the novel Let's go to Dickens London
This is a a lovely cosy read with a sad twist to the tale. Set in London, it’s an ode to Dickens, what happens to Marley’s sister before the tale of Scrooge begins. The London of Dickens is well known but the story of Marley’s ghost less so. This is the story of the ghost’s sister. So many delicious literary treats in one book.
Sad as the lovely Vanessa died before she could finish the manuscript. Fellow author Rebecca Mascull took up the pen and worked her own magic. A literary double act if you will!
This is a lovely little book. A real homage to Dickens in my mind. When this first arrived on the doorstep, I was emotional before I had even opened the book. I have other books by Vanessa Lafaye and I have enjoyed each and every one. Evocative and stylish in equal measure. Sadly she died before she could finish this story, so Rebecca Mascull took up her magic pen and finished the story.
Kudos to both of them as this is simply magical. I can’t imagine how hard it is to write a book with someone else let alone finish someone else’s story whilst adding your own author magic to it. Rebecca should be really proud.
I love stories which look at minor, or in this case fictional, characters from books and then examine their backstory. Wild Sargasso Sea predates the antics of Mr Rochester before he met Jane Eyre. In Miss Marley, Jacob Marley’s sister takes centre stage and I loved it. It brings a real magic to the world of Dickens, Scrooge and those snowy London streets.
travelsalongmybookshelf's review against another edition
5.0
Miss Marley - Vanessa LaFaye
A Christmas Carol is one of my favourite Christmas reads so I was really intrigued to read this prequel to the original.
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A Christmas Carol is one of my favourite Christmas reads so I was really intrigued to read this prequel to the original.
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hsteel's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
maplegrey's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0