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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

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bookishlyeccentric's review against another edition

5.0

I'd seen numerous film adaptations of this story but, surprisingly, never read the book they were all based upon. So this Christmas, I decided it was about time that I remedied that. And honestly? I don't know why it took me so long. It's such a short book that it could easily be read in one sitting. The characters are engaging, the writing, the story flows effortlessly. Dickens' descriptive language is wonderfully used in this story (just try reading his description of Christmas dinner without feeling hungry. It's practically impossible) and the ending, quite rightly, leaves you with a big smile upon your face and a warmth in your heart.

hoosgracie's review against another edition

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5.0

I had never read A Christmas Carol and listened to the fabulous recording of it by Jim Dale (he also reads Harry Potter). High recommend.

nikkid810's review against another edition

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3.0

I’m not a huge fan of the “classics” but I did enjoy this one. I don’t know if it’s because it’s such a famous and timeless story, or if Hugh Grant as the narrator is what convinced me, but it has persuaded me to try more stories by Dickens.

keirati's review against another edition

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4.0

Ho finalmente recuperato questo grande classico di Natale.
Il racconto scorre velocemente, ma devo ammettere che la lettura mi è stata condizionata un po' dal ricordo de "Il canto di Natale di Topolino", che la prof di religione ci propinava ogni anno alle superiori, per cui il fantasma di Jacob Marley non è più così spaventoso quando ha il volto di Pippo...

minorasimulator's review against another edition

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4.0

Fairly sure I would not have stuck with this were it not for me getting the audiobook. Only real problem was that Scrooge sounded too much like Nigel Thornberry for me and I was having a bit of difficulty taking him seriously, but Tim Curry's voice acting was incredible, and it was quite an enjoyable story!