A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Writings by Charles Dickens, Michael Slater

A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Writings

Charles Dickens, Michael Slater

288 pages • first pub 1843 (editions)

fiction classics short stories hopeful reflective medium-paced

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Ever since it was published in 1843 it has had an enduring influence on the way we think about the traditions of Christmas. Dickens' other Christmas writings collected here include 'The Story of the Goblins who Stole a Sexton', the short story fro...

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Moods

hopeful 64%
reflective 64%
inspiring 41%
emotional 35%
dark 22%
lighthearted 22%
mysterious 22%
adventurous 18%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
sad 11%
relaxing 6%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 31%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 40% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

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