theespressoedition's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
I feel as though this review needs a little bit of a backstory:
When I was a little kid, I went to see a theatrical performance of A Christmas Carol. It was terrifying. And I don't mean terrifying for a kid, but truly just scary as heck. It scarred me terribly and for years, it didn't matter how cute the adaptation (looking at you, Muppets), the story frightened me to no end. As an adult, it just kinda didn't sit well with me because I had a bad taste in my mouth from when I was a kid. So, I avoided it at all costs.
I read all of my Christmas books and then some, leaving me searching the depths of Audible's free selection for something interesting to listen to. When I came across a version of A Christmas Carol narrated by Hugh Grant, I decided to give it a go. It was a quick listen and perfect for my drive to-and-from my family's home on Christmas Day.
It was pretty darn enjoyable, I have to say. I didn't think I'd like it, but I did. I had let enough time pass since my last watch/read for it to actually interest me. I was glad for that! I can't say that it was the most incredible book I've ever read or anything, but I didn't dislike it, so there's that!
When I was a little kid, I went to see a theatrical performance of A Christmas Carol. It was terrifying. And I don't mean terrifying for a kid, but truly just scary as heck. It scarred me terribly and for years, it didn't matter how cute the adaptation (looking at you, Muppets), the story frightened me to no end. As an adult, it just kinda didn't sit well with me because I had a bad taste in my mouth from when I was a kid. So, I avoided it at all costs.
I read all of my Christmas books and then some, leaving me searching the depths of Audible's free selection for something interesting to listen to. When I came across a version of A Christmas Carol narrated by Hugh Grant, I decided to give it a go. It was a quick listen and perfect for my drive to-and-from my family's home on Christmas Day.
It was pretty darn enjoyable, I have to say. I didn't think I'd like it, but I did. I had let enough time pass since my last watch/read for it to actually interest me. I was glad for that! I can't say that it was the most incredible book I've ever read or anything, but I didn't dislike it, so there's that!
Graphic: Bullying and Death
Moderate: Child death
laura_huey's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
I reread this book every Christmas, and I find something new in it every time. Listening to Hugh Grant read it this year added new layers of colour, humour, and heart to one of my favourite Christmas tales. I highly recommend this for older children and families.
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Death, and Ableism
Minor: Alcohol
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