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mad_about_books's review
5.0
We've all either read Dickens' story or seen a movie, television, or stage production of "A Christmas Carol." Ebeneezer Scrooge is synonymous with Christmas; his redemption is a cautionary tale for the ages.
Now meet Ebony Scrooge, the ghost of her dead partner Jacqueline Marley, and three spirits, not exactly ghosts.
Melanie Karsak has remained true to the message of the Dickens original while making it her own. Rather than a counting house, Scrooge works alongside Bailey Cratchit, her capable apprentice, on a decidedly un-Christmassy project. Bailey is the sole breadwinner for her large family while her husband, Robert, sits at home with a broken leg. As with any steampunk tale, there are goggles, gears, and tinkering.
Spend an evening with Ebbie Scrooge as she finds the true meaning of Christmas.
Now meet Ebony Scrooge, the ghost of her dead partner Jacqueline Marley, and three spirits, not exactly ghosts.
Melanie Karsak has remained true to the message of the Dickens original while making it her own. Rather than a counting house, Scrooge works alongside Bailey Cratchit, her capable apprentice, on a decidedly un-Christmassy project. Bailey is the sole breadwinner for her large family while her husband, Robert, sits at home with a broken leg. As with any steampunk tale, there are goggles, gears, and tinkering.
Spend an evening with Ebbie Scrooge as she finds the true meaning of Christmas.
melli80's review
5.0
Great retelling
A Christmas carol is the one and only book I re-read every year, when I came across this title I wasn’t so sure about it, but it stayed true to the meaning of the story without being a copy cat. It was unique and well written. There are many retellings of a Christmas carol or stories inspired by but this is one I enjoyed and would re read again.
A Christmas carol is the one and only book I re-read every year, when I came across this title I wasn’t so sure about it, but it stayed true to the meaning of the story without being a copy cat. It was unique and well written. There are many retellings of a Christmas carol or stories inspired by but this is one I enjoyed and would re read again.
mannis's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mschirem's review
4.0
Such a fun and moving retelling of A Christmas Carol. I thought this was going to be a fluff read and I cried twice in only 100 pages. I don't usually cry in books
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness and Child death
Minor: War and Suicide
emlickliter's review
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Hauntings and Humbug: A Steampunk Christmas Carol (Steampunk Fairy Tales) by Melanie Karsak – This was free on Amazon, so it put me right into the holiday spirit. A steampunk retelling of A Christmas Carol that captures the spirit of the original! Happy Holiday Reading!
redhairedashreads's review
5.0
This is a steampunk retelling of A Christmas Carol. I don’t actually like the original but I loved this book. Ebony Scrooge has not had an easy life and has become bitter with each passing year. Her dreams of a whimsical mechanical shop have died and she has turned to making weapons for the blackmarket. After being visited by three ghosts she realizes how far she has turned away from everyone. She sets about to turn her life around and be a better person and aunt.
I loved the twist on the characters, the situations, and that she is a tinkerer. Ebony has had a rough go at it and lost basically all of her family. I felt really bad for her but could see why she turned her back on the world. I enjoyed every minute of this story and would love to see her pop up in a future book.
I loved the twist on the characters, the situations, and that she is a tinkerer. Ebony has had a rough go at it and lost basically all of her family. I felt really bad for her but could see why she turned her back on the world. I enjoyed every minute of this story and would love to see her pop up in a future book.
cranberrytarts's review
4.0
This was an emotional retelling of A Christmas Carol. I enjoyed Ebony Scrooge and the people in her life.
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