A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

A Christmas Carol

The Christmas Books #1

Charles Dickens

126 pages • first pub 1843 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

Description

Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited on Christmas Eve by the three ghosts of Christmas. They show him the joy of Christmas, and wretchedness of his own legacy. Inspired and chastened by what he has seen, Scrooge resolves to change and from then on ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42,915 reviews

Moods

reflective 67%
hopeful 63%
inspiring 56%
emotional 46%
lighthearted 23%
dark 19%
adventurous 16%
mysterious 16%
funny 15%
sad 11%
challenging 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 4%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 40%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 99%

Average rating

3.94

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