marianaarguellogalvez's review against another edition
5.0
Uno de mis relatos navideños favoritos y de unos mis autores preferidos.
De manera mágica y arrolladora se tocan temas que de gran importancia para la humanidad, la generosidad y el compartir con los menos afortunados.
Este relato lo leí hace un tiempo, y es sorprendente como las ideas que se presentan han trascendido el tiempo y siguen marcando una época muy especial.
De manera mágica y arrolladora se tocan temas que de gran importancia para la humanidad, la generosidad y el compartir con los menos afortunados.
Este relato lo leí hace un tiempo, y es sorprendente como las ideas que se presentan han trascendido el tiempo y siguen marcando una época muy especial.
natcommon's review against another edition
5.0
Very good. Loved reading the book finally. Would reread again.
paigeavenue's review against another edition
medium-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
3.0
karaklos's review against another edition
4.0
A Christmas Carol was my holiday read this year and after starting it, I thought maybe it should have been my Halloween read. This is a very atmospheric book with very dark and scary descriptions…from the blinding fog, to his dead partner’s face in the knocker, and the ghosts themselves, I wasn’t expecting such dark imagery.
I loved the whole idea of an individual visiting their past, present, and future. It was a clever way to put Scrooge’s character on display. If people had such insight into themselves, would they make changes and live happier lives?
I did not quite understand the characteristics of the ghost of the present and whether his attributes were symbolic of something bigger (past & present were clearer to me). I did not like that the ghost of the future did not speak and wondered why Dickens did not give him a voice. I also wanted more backstory on why Scrooge became such a curmudgeon and more on the great wealth divide.
While written well with nicely placed humor, I found some of the descriptions to be almost rambling like unedited streams of consciousness.
Overall, I enjoyed the moral of the story and Scrooge’s transformation (although he acted a bit too crazed). The final stave with his transformation was very quick.
I loved the whole idea of an individual visiting their past, present, and future. It was a clever way to put Scrooge’s character on display. If people had such insight into themselves, would they make changes and live happier lives?
I did not quite understand the characteristics of the ghost of the present and whether his attributes were symbolic of something bigger (past & present were clearer to me). I did not like that the ghost of the future did not speak and wondered why Dickens did not give him a voice. I also wanted more backstory on why Scrooge became such a curmudgeon and more on the great wealth divide.
While written well with nicely placed humor, I found some of the descriptions to be almost rambling like unedited streams of consciousness.
Overall, I enjoyed the moral of the story and Scrooge’s transformation (although he acted a bit too crazed). The final stave with his transformation was very quick.
angelasunshine's review against another edition
4.0
I can't believe I've had this on Audible for over 10 years and never listened to it. It was so good! Dickens is so witty and Hugh Grant did a great job as narrator. I highly recommend it.
gosia_maria99's review against another edition
5.0
**listened to audiobook**
A lovely listen right before Christmas - of course, I've read this book many times, but I think I'm starting a new tradition of reading it right before Christmas every year!
A lovely listen right before Christmas - of course, I've read this book many times, but I think I'm starting a new tradition of reading it right before Christmas every year!
vbarrett17's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 STARS
I have watched A Christmas Carol around the holidays numerous times (on stage and on television - mainly the 2009 animated film). I have always enjoyed the story, but I had yet to actually sit down and read it until now. I feel like I had a better experience reading this book because I already knew the story, and I was able to picture it in my head due to the adaptations being very accurate.
I gave this story a 4.5 stars because the ending makes me smile and fills my heart with genuine happiness. This book is definitely the type that I could re-read every Christmas and enjoy immensely.
I have watched A Christmas Carol around the holidays numerous times (on stage and on television - mainly the 2009 animated film). I have always enjoyed the story, but I had yet to actually sit down and read it until now. I feel like I had a better experience reading this book because I already knew the story, and I was able to picture it in my head due to the adaptations being very accurate.
I gave this story a 4.5 stars because the ending makes me smile and fills my heart with genuine happiness. This book is definitely the type that I could re-read every Christmas and enjoy immensely.