A Christmas Carol Audiobook

" Loved it , very well done. I wd listen to it again to get even more out of it. "

" Thanks to its endless retellings in popular culture, I didn't expect this story to hold many surprises. The original (naturally) contains the standard Dickens attention to detail, and more than its share of ruminations, musings, and linguistic diversions. I wouldn't call it a "compact" tale, though, and I marvel (and wonder) at those that read the unabridged work aloud as part of their annual family traditions. All the years of rewrites have taken out some of the sagging portions of the story, and injected new imagery in place of Dickens' original -- modern tales are generally paced better, and Scrooge's transformation at the end happens more publicly and less privately. What I found more interesting, though, was finding those snippets of dialogue or description in the text that I was familiar with from other sources, and realizing how close (or far) those sources deviated from the original material. There's no real surprises here, but it's still a classic. "

" I have never read the book, but obviously I knew the story. Very well written, great language, and good life lessons. "

" What's there to say? I'm performing in this play and thought I would read the source material. I remember reading this in the 5th grade -- it is quite the short story. I was curious what the original was like compared to all the adaptions I've seen on film/screen. But it's just the straightforward. Except for some longer descriptive paragraphs, it's just the story we all know and love. "

" Great over Christmas; full of good feeling at the end. The best lines are in all the movies for a reason. Still, I prefer it retold in the movies, or orally condensed in a reading. Dickens meanders at times, even in this small book. "

" interestingly most movies do the book right. best to read this and then the Jacob Marley book. Together one gets the real meaning of Christmas "

" Its Christmas time, and still Ebenzer Scrooge call manages to be mean to his nephew, clerk and everyone he meets. But this Christmas eve is going to be different for him. He will be visited by three Christmas spirits; spirit of the 1. past, 2. present, and 3. future; and they will leave Scrooge a changed man. "

" Great over Christmas; full of good feeling at the end. The best lines are in all the movies for a reason. Still, I prefer it retold in the movies, or orally condensed in a reading. Dickens meanders at times, even in this small book. "

" I've tried to read this book a few times, but Charles Dickens is NOT an easy man to read! He goes off on tangents like nobodies business! I have to wonder if he had some ADD going on.... ;) "

" The outline of the story of the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future who come to educate the miserly misery Ebeneezer Scrooge is familiar to most. But despite the short length of this novella, the extra material that is omitted from dramatisations and the language of Dickens' descriptions still means there is something new for those who think they know the story. "

" a great Christmas read! !! the REAL meaning of Christmas. .. "

" 'Darkness was cheap and Scrooge liked it.' Overall, a good read, though a bit boring with less characters and a very old background. Retrospection to be taken, of the material world and the love of it. "

" I read it in 7th grade, but would like to read again because any book I've ever been assigned has resulted in my under appreciation for it in the school context. I'd really like to compare it with a more optimistic and humble mindset behind its second read. "

" I actually read an old 50s copy of A Christmas Carol that my husband picked up for me for Christmas last year. Such a classic story - and themes still so relevant today. "

" This is my all time favorite Dickens classic. A wonderful story with a great message. "

" I do have a soft spot for Dickens. "

" A Christmas Carol taught me to never act forgetful, ignorant, grumpy, and negative during the month of December when Christmas is just ahead and it commemorates the day of fun, laughter, happiness, and giving/showing love to the people you care about especially when it concerns your family and your friends. It's a perfect book to read during the month of December and surely, you will learn something from it whether good or bad. :) "

" I can't believe I had never read this book before. What a great, quick, Christmas read! "

" "The phantom slowly, gravely, silently approached. When it came near him, Scrooge bent down upon his knee; for in the very air through which this Spirit moved it seemed to scatter gloom and mystery." I'd seen multiple iterations of this story in film without ever having read the original, and so I read it to my 5 year old son this December. It was an utter delight to do so. "

" Everyone knows this story, but you don't feel it, until you've read Dickens' pure version. Just those first words: "Marley was dead, to begin with," tingles your spine. -The most important story ever written on the deadly sin of greed and the restoration of a charitable heart. "

" it was mostly interesting to see what had been done differently through the countless movie versions I've seen through the years. "

" "Business!" cried the Ghost, wringing its hands again. "Mankind was my business. The common welfare was my business; charity, mercy, forbearance, and benevolence were all my business. The dealings of my trade were but a drop of water in the comprehensive ocean of my business!" "

" An absolute classic. I grew up with it. Every Christmas Eve on vinyl, family together by the fire place. Glad to have found this. "Bah! Humbug!" "

" I was happy to finally read the original version of this story, however, I found that I did not like it as well as some versions I read as a child. I was pleasantly surprised though to find an event with Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Present that was new to me. "

" I read this so long ago, it's probably due another look. I always enjoy Dickens, but I've read, seen and heard so many different adaptations of "A Christmas Carol" that I can't really remember how much I enjoyed this particular one. "

" A short, simple, fantastic and beautiful tale that makes you think about your shortcomings and your attitudes toward mankind. Lovely and commendable. "

" It was interesting to read this classic. The problem was that I remember seeing the movie, and there are differences. Ths is very interesting, though. It's sad that Scrooge couldn't learn his lesson earlier. But, I see humanity in him. It was really nice to see him turn around, though. "

" I had seen the movie but the book goes so much deeper, I thought. "

" A good book to read at Christmas time. "

" very good story-I am not always a Dickens fan. "

" Nice to go back and read the original again, with the old illustrations courtesy of Project Gutenberg. "

" I absolutely loved it. Over the years I've become very jaded with the story and have felt that it was overdone--that is until now, having actually read the original. By far surpassing every screen depiction. The descriptions and use of language are wonderfully evocative. "

" I read this aloud to the family this winter. I can't get enough of Dickens. So many quotable lines. "

" Such a beautiful and enduring story. It's impossible NOT to love this book. "

" I loved reading this story finally. There are quite a lot of humorous lines that you could never get in the movies. Referring to an annotated version helped to explain a few of the passages that I didn't understand. I found the whole book fascinating. "

" I enjoyed reading this story after seeing so many different versions. It became so much more than just a ghost story. "

" The only other Charles Dickens novel I've read is Great Expectations. This was when I was fifteen and it was required reading in school, so it wasn't a pleasurable experience. It has only taken another thirty years to read another Charles Dickens book, but better late than never. How very different it is to read a Dickens novel when you are an adult, you really appreciate it so much more. Perhaps A Christmas Carol should have been the required reading book in school rather than the depressing and bleak Great Expectations. This was my first time to read A Christmas Carol, although like so many others, I have seen the many movie adaptations. I loved this book, it's amazing how sometimes the shortest books, contain the most important messages. "

" All time family favourite. We have read through it for Christmas parties taking tuns with different parts and voices. Takes about 4 1/2 hours with breaks for wassail and refreshments. "

" My first attempt at reading Dickens and though I obviously know the story (who doesn't?) I was pleasantly surprised. Expecting to be heavy in the Victorian flowery language but it was a lot easier going than I anticipated, with many funny moments. Looking forward to reading more Dickens now I've broken through - rather fancying The Olde Curiosity Shop next. "

" This is much better than watching a television/movie version any day! I am so glad I bought this so I can share with my future children. It's no wonder why so many attempts have been made to capture the exuberant climax. I recommend everyone read the unabridged story. You won't regret it! "

" I loved reading this at Christmas time. Reflective, yet a quick read. "

" Inspirational. Insightful. Entertaining. Even though I'm not a Christian, the themes and messages in this novella are so universal that anyone of any ethnic background or religion can enjoy it. Recommended for anyone ready for a life-changing story. "

" Until 2012, I hadn't actually read ANYTHING by Charles Dickens. I had seen plenty of film and television adaptations and this was enough to put me off. It occured to me that it was all doom and gloom, populated by people with rather silly names. However ... earlier in 2012, I devoured and adored "Great Expectations" and was the same with "A Christmas Carol". Something which cannot be transferred to screen adaptations is Dickens clever word play and characterisation. I have now downloaded his complete works to read and will look forward to trying more of his work. "

" Always like reading Dickens. It's been a long time since my first reading of this one. It was fun to listen to again. Received Jacob T. Marley this year as a gift, so after reading it I was inspired to read A Christmas Carol. "

" This is a great but great story about Ebenezer Scrooge and I should say that this is one of the best book which comes nearest to the Christmas theme... "

" Although i had read it before ,i read it again n it was awesome .... The way charles dickens creates the atmosphere around the characters n his portrait of scrooge i life changing . The narration with the amazing story ....... Anyone like me who has only watched the movie or read the play must read the book.it is far better you dont need to turn the pages the flow is at such a pace that you slide through them. "

" Who doesn't love this Christmas Classic?!! "

" Il classico dei classici di Natale, una storia che tutti sanno anche se non l'hanno letto. "

" This book is so very much better than any of the huge proliferation of adaptations I've ever seen! Very much worth a read!! "

" Until 2012, I hadn't actually read ANYTHING by Charles Dickens. I had seen plenty of film and television adaptations and this was enough to put me off. It occured to me that it was all doom and gloom, populated by people with rather silly names. However ... earlier in 2012, I devoured and adored "Great Expectations" and was the same with "A Christmas Carol". Something which cannot be transferred to screen adaptations is Dickens clever word play and characterisation. I have now downloaded his complete works to read and will look forward to trying more of his work. "

" A must read each Holiday. "

" Words can't describe it, not even Charles Dickens... "

" Try to read it every Christmas, a little late this year. "

" I couldn't put it down! "

" This is truly one of my all time favorite books. I have also seen every film version including the one starring Alistair Sim! The story is also wonderful when performed in the theater! "

" Read this every year with some of my students. It is one of my favorites. "

" after having seen many film versions I was excited to read the original work to see what had been added and taken away over the years. it's a short read and doesn't disappoint, though there were a few phrases that I didn't understand, not living in Dickens' time or being well versed in common phrases from then. "

" Beautiful story. One of the timeless classics. I can't actually remember how many times I have read this book. "

" Will re-read it next xmas! "

" I re read this one every year... have for the past 42 years. "

" enjoyable. didn't really think there was very much that hasn't been covered by the movies, contrary to what I was told. I don't have a lot of love for dickens, because you can tell by his verbose style that he was paid according to the length of his stories "

" I read through this in 09. Every year since then I'm like "Oh yeah, gotta read this for Christmas!" Then I start and I'm like "Screw this I'm bored, where's Larry Correia." "

" Even better reading as an old person. "

" This is one of my favourite books. Written in true Dickens' somewhat long-winded style it can be hard going at first. It is such a 'feel good' story though that it's worth the effort. Well supported by the film (NOT Disney) and The Muppets version is surprisingly accurate to the story and the text. "

" This is still my favourite Christmas story. Everybody should read it at least once. "

" A timeless fable more relevant today than ever.... "

" --perhaps the most beloved book ever written in only ten days . . . . I hadn't read it for a few years, but it's held up! "

" This is a decent summary of the real thing, but simplified texts are never quite the same. They seem to work better for plot-driven stories such as this one. "

" This was so fun to read aloud to my students! The lyrical, rhythmic writing made an old story feel new :) "

" It really added something extra to the month of December. Obviously everyone knows the story but even that fact didn't detract from the enjoyment. In fact it was quite interesting to see the original text how it was written, will give new meaning anytime I see one of the film versions "

" A good book to read at Christmas time. "

" Just read this with my 7th grade class. "

" I read this for my book club. Having known the story I was noy trally looking forward to it. What a nice surprise at having enjoyed it so much! It was not as dark as I expected and I loved the way Dickens wrote it. Much better than the movie! May be a new Christmas tradition to read it every year! "

" A Christmas Carol narrated by Tim Curry: absolutely Wonderful! best listened to on a dark and snowy night. "

" Good to actually read a story we all think we know "

" It's hard not to like A Christmas Carol, but I didn't "really like it" (four stars) mainly because of the style of the narrative. Happy to have read it. "

" A short book, very familiar as the various film renditions are fairly true to the book. Dickens has lots of strange and funny analogies and asides. "

" I read this every year and there's always someting new. Funny and sentimental. "

" A compelling take on life and the human experience. I would highly recommend this book to anyone. "

" One of my favorite Christmas tales, this story teaches the true meaning of Christmas. "

" An absolutely magical book, which is quite frightening in places and full of Christmas spirit and meaning. Highly enjoyable. "

" a great Christmas read! !! the REAL meaning of Christmas. .. "

" Can I just say that whilst reading this book, I only saw the characters in their muppet form. Made it all the more charming. "

" Classic Christmas tale of realization and redemption -- Must Read. "

" how can you not love it? "

" A beautifully dark tale. I so very enjoyed reading this. "

" I read it in 7th grade, but would like to read again because any book I've ever been assigned has resulted in my under appreciation for it in the school context. I'd really like to compare it with a more optimistic and humble mindset behind its second read. "

" One of my favourite classics of all time! Simple, short and spellbinding. An enchanting read for any Christmas fan. "

" A timless classic even if it does take a while to read, mainly due to the olde world english but well worth taking your time with. To date the only dickens i have wrote and was quite impressed "

" This was so fun to read aloud to my students! The lyrical, rhythmic writing made an old story feel new :) "

" I can't believe I haven't read this timeless classic before now, even after seeing most of the movie versions out there. A definite masterpiece. "

" A Christmas Carol narrated by Tim Curry: absolutely Wonderful! best listened to on a dark and snowy night. "

" This book is still great, year after year. I read it aloud to my kids this year and I really took notice of the language--Dickens is a true master of his craft. "

" fantastic Christmas story. the best ever in my opinion. dickens was a genius. "

" Classic novel - was a must read. "

" Pretty impressed that the movies follow the book so closely. But Dickens is a little flowery for me. "

" "Mankind should have been my business..." This book changed the way I looked at Christmas. "

" This book is so much darker than any of its many movies and shows. I actually like it better. Well maybe not when it comes to the Muppet version, but hey who doesn't like the Muppet. "

" Beautiful edition. It was perfect to read aloud with my 9yo daughter. We enjoyed it very much and it led us to ask many questions and search the Scriptures to find the right answers. "

" I forgot how many small details are missed in the movie versions. Will definitely add this read as an annual requirement for the Christmas season! "

" My first Dickens. Yay! It was different, but I enjoyed it. The character development was nice. "

" you know, i feel like i learned something. "

" I would read it again and again, this book is purely amazing. It's the perfect book to read during the winter holidays. "

" This is still my favourite Christmas story. Everybody should read it at least once. "

" I read through this in 09. Every year since then I'm like "Oh yeah, gotta read this for Christmas!" Then I start and I'm like "Screw this I'm bored, where's Larry Correia." "

" Great, light read for the holidays. Thinking about making it an annual tradition to go through it. Wouldn't hurt my sense of charitableness now would it? "

" The end was hilarious to me, idk why. bye bye! :D I am unusually cheerful for an unknown reason. Probably because I finally finished this book. Yay! bye bye :D "

" I read this so long ago, it's probably due another look. I always enjoy Dickens, but I've read, seen and heard so many different adaptations of "A Christmas Carol" that I can't really remember how much I enjoyed this particular one. "

" "Mankind should have been my business..." This book changed the way I looked at Christmas. "

" One of my all time favourite books. A wonderful reminder of how to be. "

" I enjoyed the book, but I think I prefer watching Mickey's Christmas Carol. I've always loved that cartoon.... "

" I absolutely loved it. Over the years I've become very jaded with the story and have felt that it was overdone--that is until now, having actually read the original. By far surpassing every screen depiction. The descriptions and use of language are wonderfully evocative. "

" Short, classic and a huge moral implanted into the book to teach the young and old a great lesson. Great work Dickens! "

" this book is absolutely not a 'humbug' :) "

" I've always liked this story. It's a bit silly, but really quite cute. And, of course, a classic. Dickens' writing is rather amusing in that the English is a bit dated, and it's sometimes evident that he got paid per word. Nonetheless, I like it. "

" Always a good re-read at Christmas. "

" One of my favorite Christmas tales, this story teaches the true meaning of Christmas. "

" A wonderfully classic Christmas tale. I'm glad to have finally read the original version instead of the watered-down ones for children. "

" Good story, great theme, great play. Just an all around great story for Christmas or all year round! "

" This book is my favorite that Charles Dickens has written.Its one that'll leave you wondering whether he dreamt it or whether it was real or not. Certainly 5 star! "

" I read through this in 09. Every year since then I'm like "Oh yeah, gotta read this for Christmas!" Then I start and I'm like "Screw this I'm bored, where's Larry Correia." "

" This book is so much darker than any of its many movies and shows. I actually like it better. Well maybe not when it comes to the Muppet version, but hey who doesn't like the Muppet. "

" "Business!" cried the Ghost, wringing its hands again. "Mankind was my business. The common welfare was my business; charity, mercy, forbearance, and benevolence were all my business. The dealings of my trade were but a drop of water in the comprehensive ocean of my business!" "

" A great heart warming story. I enjoyed this immensely even though I knew the story. I will definitely return to this again in years to come. "

" it was mostly interesting to see what had been done differently through the countless movie versions I've seen through the years. "

" You can tell Dickens got paid by the word. "

" Inspirational. Insightful. Entertaining. Even though I'm not a Christian, the themes and messages in this novella are so universal that anyone of any ethnic background or religion can enjoy it. Recommended for anyone ready for a life-changing story. "

" Great book to read in December. Everyone knows the story but I had never read the book. "

" A Christmas Carol is one of my favorite books -- I read it and/or listen to an audio edition at least once a year. The narrator of this edition is good (Though the Patrick Stewart recording is still my favorite). "

" This is quite possible my favorite book. "

" I love this story. I read the book every couple of years at Christmas and watch The Muppets Christmas Carol every year. "

" A very fun Christmas story. This book just puts me in the mode for Christmas! "

" Probably my favorite Dickens novel yet of the four I've read. It's simple, it's charming. Not really containing any of Dickens's trademark humor. It's very short, and therefore a quick light read, perfect for the holidays! "

" This is one of my favorite books. Typically I re-read during the Christmas season. "

" This book was poetic and beautiful to read. It wrapped me up in a world that no TV show or film adaptation ever could. The original is most certainly the best. "

" This book is so much darker than any of its many movies and shows. I actually like it better. Well maybe not when it comes to the Muppet version, but hey who doesn't like the Muppet. "

" One of our favorite stories to read this time of year! "

" Inspirational. Insightful. Entertaining. Even though I'm not a Christian, the themes and messages in this novella are so universal that anyone of any ethnic background or religion can enjoy it. Recommended for anyone ready for a life-changing story. "

" A Christmas classic! A reminder of what Christmas should always be about. "

" A timeless fable more relevant today than ever.... "

" I had a hard time reading this. I kept picturing the movie (Muppets none the less) and the language kept throwing me off. some of the movies follow the book so closely that I prefer the movies. "

" Muppet version is somewhat superior. "

" The perfect book to get in the holiday spirit. Even if you have seen the movie version, it is certainly worth reading the book. It is also nice and short - a quick read. "

" Again, Dickens rendered me speechless with his exemplary writing skills and sentence structure. This fairy-tale deserved to read for every kids before Christmas holidays! I will reread it again when it comes to Christmas! "

" Finally made a point to read this Christmas classic. Although familiar with the story, reading the original was a treat. The language used, the descriptions, the story itself is wonderful. We read it as a family and it was enjoyed by all. "

" Seen the films, the TV adaptations, The Muppets, so thought it time I read the book. Really liked it. Loved the beginning about Marley being as dead as a door nail, I couldn't help but laugh at Dickens' wit. "

" The spirit of Christmas is about celebrating what Christ brought; hope, love, and joy. I cannot think of a better "modern" story that reflects this. Best of all, it is accessible to anyone. Thank you Mr. Dickens. "

" Always like reading Dickens. It's been a long time since my first reading of this one. It was fun to listen to again. Received Jacob T. Marley this year as a gift, so after reading it I was inspired to read A Christmas Carol. "

" Classic bu there are better dickens novels. "

" I have seen so many versions of this on television but I have never read the original. Honestly I don't know why it has taken me so long to do so. This is the greatest Christmas classic of all time, there is no doubt about it, a classic tale of morality made timeless by its Christmas setting. "

" I enjoyed reading this story after seeing so many different versions. It became so much more than just a ghost story. "

" A good story any time of the year. "

" A fantastic classic from beginning to end. Definitely a good read, worth returning to again and again! "

" I would say this is the greatest Christmas tale of them all and one I will never grow tired of. Scrooge is one of the greatest ever characters in English literature. "

" I read this to my children, one chapter or Ghost visit a night. If you only know the movie versions, the book is well worth a read. "

" This was a book club pick for December and I was so glad that it was. It's sad how few classics I've read so I was happy to have an excuse to be introduced to Dickens. I thought he was wonderful and witty and I really enjoyed reading it. "

" This is truly one of my all time favorite books. I have also seen every film version including the one starring Alistair Sim! The story is also wonderful when performed in the theater! "

" This is one of my all time favorites. I read it every year with my classes. Yes the language is hard, the allusions obscure, and it is slow going, but I love it. "

" I never read this, just have seen lots of representations in movies, pop culture, etc.! A lovely little story. I will try to read it every year at Christmastime. "

" I love the way this story is written and what a wonderful idea, mixing the spookiness of a ghost story with the warmth of Christmas. "

" Thoroughly enjoyed the audio book performed by Sir Patrick Stewart. It's a wonderful holiday read. "

" One of the all time greatest classics! "

" I enjoyed this as much as I did when I last read it as a teenager. I didn't manage to finish reading it aloud to others in the family because too much was going on. Perhaps another Christmas I'll manage to do it. "

" It's hard not to like A Christmas Carol, but I didn't "really like it" (four stars) mainly because of the style of the narrative. Happy to have read it. "

" Dickens outdoes himself with this fanciful tale of a life turned around. His language is poetic and lyrical, vivid and classically middle English. What a wonderful story! "

" You do not criticize Dickens. You let Dickens criticize you. "

" one of my all-time favorite books!!!! "

" I never get tired of reading this book at Christmas! "

" My first Dickens. Yay! It was different, but I enjoyed it. The character development was nice. "

" Always a classic. As a child I loved this book, I may have guided my current hatred of consumerism and the ugliness of putting money before people. "

" Great classic. An excellent read. "

" I decided to read this book after watching the movie adaption. Very good, warms the heart! "

" This is an every Christmas classic. "

" My family traditionally reads this every Christmas, and it is always good to be reminded that it's never too late to change and be a better person. "

" I read this story every Christmas and love it; it is a classic. This edition is beautiful and I really loved the illustrations. Will be reading this one again next year. "

" I would read it again and again, this book is purely amazing. It's the perfect book to read during the winter holidays. "

" read over christmas. just LOVE dickens. great great short story. "

" All time family favourite. We have read through it for Christmas parties taking tuns with different parts and voices. Takes about 4 1/2 hours with breaks for wassail and refreshments. "

" Great idea and great resolution! I'm sure if I'd have read it at a different time, I'd rate it at least 4 stars! "

" Classic novel - was a must read. "

" lessons are to never exclude yourself from others, become generous, and enjoy life's joys and camaraderie with humanity. "

" It is an AMAZING novel, and it is a must read for the Christmas season!!! In fact, I am probably going to stay up reading while I wait for Santa :) "

" The main story was great but the two short stories that followed it weren't. This was the first Dickens I've read. It put me off a bit but I'll try another. "

" Worth the read. Brilliant :) "

" This book is my annual must read. "

" Merry Christmas! Hope your pudding turns out to be the best ever. "

" Easy read. Not heavy and very straightforward. "

" I was so young at the time that I found it boring, but I bet if I read it now I'd love it. "

" Read it every Christmas :) "

" The only Dickens I like. I used to read this every Christmas when I was a kid. "

" My family traditionally reads this every Christmas, and it is always good to be reminded that it's never too late to change and be a better person. "

" This version, illustrated by P.J. Lynch, is gorgeous. ISBN: 0763631205 "

" Very much like those old timey movies. Often wondered how much different the book was from the classic movies I watched as a child. Answer not much. Enjoyed reading this at Christmas. "

" This has been a favorite from the first time I heard the story as a kid. As an adult, this story has reminded me of the true heart and meaning of Christmas when I get grouchy at the focus on consumerism and getting that often is on display at Christmas time. "

" My favourite Xmas classic. Read it every year. "

" I was thoroughly bored maybe because i've read it so many times and watched them movie anyways 2.5 stars "

" Words can't describe it, not even Charles Dickens... "

" I enjoyed this as much as I did when I last read it as a teenager. I didn't manage to finish reading it aloud to others in the family because too much was going on. Perhaps another Christmas I'll manage to do it. "

" Stephen read this to us--what fun! "

" This is quite possible my favorite book. "

" Took a few hours while taking down the Christmas decorations to read. Always love this story. "

" This should be mandatory reading every Christmas vacation. "

" A simple classic. Can't believe it took me so long to getting around to reading it "

" A wonderfully classic Christmas tale. I'm glad to have finally read the original version instead of the watered-down ones for children. "

" A great classic and a good read anytime. "

" Love this classic. Read it so many times! "

" The most heavily influential holiday story ever written. "

" I feel bad giving the book only three stars because the story itself is worth five. But having grown up on so many filmic versions ("Scrooge" with Albert Finney being my favorite by far), finally reading Dickens's prose just wasn't as fulfilling as I'd hoped. "

" Loved the original illustrations and the additional woodcuts. This is one of those books I try to read every holiday season. I get more out of it every time. "

" Vanaf de eerste zin een genot om te lezen, blijft heerlijk. Grappig hoe iedereen het verhaal kent, en heel weinig mensen het boek daadwerkelijk gelezen hebben, zou ik iedereen aanraden. Ook een leuke om er een beetje "in te komen" met lezen van Dickens. Wel echt in het Engels lezen, geen vertaling. "

" I can't believe I've never taken the time to read this before. I've seen the play/movie(s) many times and loved the deeper layer of understanding derived from reading it. "

" I would read it again and again, this book is purely amazing. It's the perfect book to read during the winter holidays. "

" Also had to read this for GCSE English. This one however I found incredibly mundane and boring. Call me scrooge but whatever. There's too many A Christmas Carol stories around and it annoys me. "

" I hate old english, it's really hard for me to get used too. Plus the fact that the descriptions are long and boring it made me want to sleep...in broad daylight! I really didn't like this book. "

" What a classic! I LOVE to read it this time of year as a reminder of what and who I want to become! "

" Dickens outdoes himself with this fanciful tale of a life turned around. His language is poetic and lyrical, vivid and classically middle English. What a wonderful story! "

" Also had to read this for GCSE English. This one however I found incredibly mundane and boring. Call me scrooge but whatever. There's too many A Christmas Carol stories around and it annoys me. "

" At only 90 pages, a fab quick winter read which made me feel all Christmasy! "

" Read it for the first time this past December. Every year, we watch the 1962 film, but neither one of us has ever read it. I was surprised at how short it was. It's an excellent book. "

" I think I'll read this every Christmas. "

" This is an every Christmas classic. "

" CLASSIC, plus it caused a revolution that made X-mas as popular as it does today. "

" Enjoyed reading this for the first time despite having seen it in many plays & movies. "

" Just Finished this on audio book lol. Really good. "

" This book was poetic and beautiful to read. It wrapped me up in a world that no TV show or film adaptation ever could. The original is most certainly the best. "

" FINALLY. In my opinion? It was a meh. But still, it was great. :) "

" I read it every year ! "

" What's not to like? I'm amazed how much the Muppets stuck to the book. I really enjoyed it. "

" I've tried to read this book a few times, but Charles Dickens is NOT an easy man to read! He goes off on tangents like nobodies business! I have to wonder if he had some ADD going on.... ;) "

" Also had to read this for GCSE English. This one however I found incredibly mundane and boring. Call me scrooge but whatever. There's too many A Christmas Carol stories around and it annoys me. "

" Love the story itself but the book is difficult to stay with - the language isn't the easier to follow "

" A great classic and a good read anytime. "

" read over christmas. just LOVE dickens. great great short story. "

" Classic. Everyone knows the story, but it was good to actually read it. "

" how can you not love it? "

" While it does have a religious tone, having Christmas in the name, it is a classic that, I believe, that all students must read. It presents social studies topics, such as right and wrong, character, and our conscience, as well as being of merit in the English classroom. "

" Found out the other day that this revolutionized the celebration of Christmas. Just another reason it is a great novel. "

" The best short story to read coming-up to Christmas time. Christmas as we know it today probably wouldn't exist if it weren't for the influence of this book. "

" I read this book every Christmas. I love the descriptive words that Dickens uses to make you connect with the scene and with the characters. Love it! "

" A great story that can be related to our day to day life and the deamd of inner conscience in today's contemporary world. "

" That book is amazing! I`ve read it an year ago! "

" That book is amazing! I`ve read it an year ago! "

" Whenever I feel overwhelmed by the Christmas season and the pressures that come with it, I reread Christmas Carol to re-set myself to what the season is really about. With Dickens, character is king and you meet such wonderful characters. "

" I hope to read this every year of my life around Christmas time. I cry like a baby every time the Cratchits mourn Tiny Tim. "

" I hope to read this every year of my life around Christmas time. I cry like a baby every time the Cratchits mourn Tiny Tim. "

" A must read during a wintery holiday season. "

" A must read during a wintery holiday season. "

" We love this book at our house. Every year once Thanksgiving is over, we start into it slowly in order to have it finished by Christmas Eve. "

" I thought the book would be more in depth than the movies. It actually wasn't. "

" We love this book at our house. Every year once Thanksgiving is over, we start into it slowly in order to have it finished by Christmas Eve. "

" Love this story, and the book is actually pretty funny. I was surprised. A good, super quick, Christmas read. "

" Love this story, and the book is actually pretty funny. I was surprised. A good, super quick, Christmas read. "

" Brilliant! I started listening to this book this morning, just finished now and will buy the book on the walk home so I can read it again and again. Such a simple, clever idea. "

" Brilliant! I started listening to this book this morning, just finished now and will buy the book on the walk home so I can read it again and again. Such a simple, clever idea. "

" Dickens was useful once. He is history now, not literature. The cartoon movie tells it all. "

" Dickens was useful once. He is history now, not literature. The cartoon movie tells it all. "

" For the sheer beauty of the language used and the 'moral-of-the-story', I give it 3 stars.! A good Sunday afternoon read :) "

" For the sheer beauty of the language used and the 'moral-of-the-story', I give it 3 stars.! A good Sunday afternoon read :) "

" I gave this book a high rating because it is a Christmas classic.There is an opinion, shared by many, that Dickens was not so great a writer that we make him out to be. In his day he churned out books. Anyone who can shed more light on this opinion? "

" I gave this book a high rating because it is a Christmas classic.There is an opinion, shared by many, that Dickens was not so great a writer that we make him out to be. In his day he churned out books. Anyone who can shed more light on this opinion? "

" There is no movie production that has done this book justice. Don't think you know the whole story until you read it. "

" There is no movie production that has done this book justice. Don't think you know the whole story until you read it. "

" The original full text of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol in a beautiful graphic novel. "

" The original full text of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol in a beautiful graphic novel. "

" printre putinele cazuri in care filmul a fost mai bun decat cartea "

" For my course on British literature. I listened to the Librivox recording. "

" printre putinele cazuri in care filmul a fost mai bun decat cartea "

" For my course on British literature. I listened to the Librivox recording. "

" This version, illustrated by P.J. Lynch, is gorgeous. ISBN: 0763631205 "

" It's not Christmas unless I read this classic. "

" I decided watching a variety of adaptations of A Christmas Carol just wasn't cutting it. That it was high time I dust off the original and give it a whirl. The writing is so beloved and brought with it such a flow of Christmas nostalgia. Looks like I have a new Christmas tradition! "

" Very good. Wish I would have read it when I was suppose to in school. "

" Vanaf de eerste zin een genot om te lezen, blijft heerlijk. Grappig hoe iedereen het verhaal kent, en heel weinig mensen het boek daadwerkelijk gelezen hebben, zou ik iedereen aanraden. Ook een leuke om er een beetje "in te komen" met lezen van Dickens. Wel echt in het Engels lezen, geen vertaling. "

" It was a fun read for the holiday. I had seen the movies (the Muppet's version one of my favorites), but had never read the book. It was a delightful read that should be done by the fireplace with some tea and cookies :) "

" A must have! I marveled at the descriptive skills of Charles Dickens.a great read.<br/> "

" A must have! I marveled at the descriptive skills of Charles Dickens.a great read.<br/> "

" A must have! I marveled at the descriptive skills of Charles Dickens.a great read.<br/> "

" A must have! I marveled at the descriptive skills of Charles Dickens.a great read.<br/> "

" I've always wanted to read the real version of this story and because I've grown hearing it every Christmas, I never bothered to actually read it. There was nothing new to add but yet, I still enjoyed it. "

" I've always wanted to read the real version of this story and because I've grown hearing it every Christmas, I never bothered to actually read it. There was nothing new to add but yet, I still enjoyed it. "

" I've always wanted to read the real version of this story and because I've grown hearing it every Christmas, I never bothered to actually read it. There was nothing new to add but yet, I still enjoyed it. "

" I've always wanted to read the real version of this story and because I've grown hearing it every Christmas, I never bothered to actually read it. There was nothing new to add but yet, I still enjoyed it. "

" And every christmas, I ask myself what will I see when the spirits come? "

" And every christmas, I ask myself what will I see when the spirits come? "

" And every christmas, I ask myself what will I see when the spirits come? "