novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Written by Charles Dickens
1843, 104 Pages
Genre: holiday, fiction, paranormal, classics
★★★★★
I did it, I did it!!! I finally read this book and before Christmas Day ended. It is a story we all know well and could tell in our sleep as most of us watch a film version during the holidays. I have always put this novel off as Dickens is so depressing and I felt like since I knew the story maybe I would not enjoy it as much. From the first page I was hooked and I loved the narrator’s tone. It was not depressing but instead very uplifting that it is never too late to change. This thin novel invoked many emotions – of sadness, anger, compassion, forgiveness, happiness and hope – and that was just from me as a reader. I think it is a novel I will read again – it is a perfect novel to read out loud. If you have been avoiding this novel for any reason you may wish to reconsider as you are missing out on a holiday classic.
k (My Novelesque Life)
Written by Charles Dickens
1843, 104 Pages
Genre: holiday, fiction, paranormal, classics
★★★★★
I did it, I did it!!! I finally read this book and before Christmas Day ended. It is a story we all know well and could tell in our sleep as most of us watch a film version during the holidays. I have always put this novel off as Dickens is so depressing and I felt like since I knew the story maybe I would not enjoy it as much. From the first page I was hooked and I loved the narrator’s tone. It was not depressing but instead very uplifting that it is never too late to change. This thin novel invoked many emotions – of sadness, anger, compassion, forgiveness, happiness and hope – and that was just from me as a reader. I think it is a novel I will read again – it is a perfect novel to read out loud. If you have been avoiding this novel for any reason you may wish to reconsider as you are missing out on a holiday classic.
k (My Novelesque Life)
fae_noir's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is my second year reading A Christmas Carol on Christmas, and I'm happy to make it a permanent tradition. It's a quick read with a beautifully streamlined plot, and it's as charming and feel-good as the movie adaptations I grew up with. If you only read one Dickens novel, I highly recommend this one.
itsgraziela's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 ⭐️
Fiquei sem palavras. Esse livro me fez pensar em tantas coisas!
Ele mostra como devemos nos importar com o que realmente importa, que são as pessoas ao nosso redor. Dinheiro e ganância não nos levarão à lugar algum, e se partirmos todos os bens materiais ficarão aqui.
Isso é algo que todos nós sabemos e mesmo assim nos esquecemos diariamente. Quando Scrooge realmente se vê nessa situação ele muda, pois apenas VENDO ele temeu a solidão e o abandono. Quando ele teme por aquela criatura solitária que ninguém sente falta, antes de saber que era ele próprio, ele muda.
Não precisamos chegar a esse ponto para mudarmos, podemos mudar HOJE! E ao fazermos o outro mais feliz, somos mais felizes também.
Fiquei sem palavras. Esse livro me fez pensar em tantas coisas!
Ele mostra como devemos nos importar com o que realmente importa, que são as pessoas ao nosso redor. Dinheiro e ganância não nos levarão à lugar algum, e se partirmos todos os bens materiais ficarão aqui.
Isso é algo que todos nós sabemos e mesmo assim nos esquecemos diariamente. Quando Scrooge realmente se vê nessa situação ele muda, pois apenas VENDO ele temeu a solidão e o abandono. Quando ele teme por aquela criatura solitária que ninguém sente falta, antes de saber que era ele próprio, ele muda.
Não precisamos chegar a esse ponto para mudarmos, podemos mudar HOJE! E ao fazermos o outro mais feliz, somos mais felizes também.
ra042312's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lotti3's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5