A Christmas Carol (Audio Connoisseur Version) Audiobook (Unabridged)

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

" The most heavily influential holiday story ever written. "

" 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. "

" I know it's such a classic, but, especially compared to other Dickens' works, it's a little bit boring and lacks rhythm. "

" Classic which I read often at Christmas time. "

" My first introduction to Dicken's work. I enjoyed well enough, esp. Stave 1. "

" 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. "

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

" 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 "

" Annual comfort read, but this year treated myself to the Kobo edition on the PC. Still a great book, second only to the film from which it was taken - A Muppets' Christmas Carol. Mr. Dickens stays fairly faithful to the plot. "

" 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. "

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

" This is one of my favorite books. I read it every year and I find myself enjoying it more each time. It goes without saying that Dickens is a master. I may have to start reading this outside of the Xmas season. "

" Dickens evokes the Victorian era so well, a little gem "

" I will probably end up listening/reading this again.. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" First time I have read it....and I *really* did enjoy it "

" Read with students in school. What a great way to teach valuable social lessons. "

" 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. "

" 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... "

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

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

" 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 "

" Watched Ashley do a story telling of the, read it myself again, told it to my Tuesday night group. I love this story. "

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

" 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? "

" Ebeneezer Scrooge - one of the best realised characters in literature :-) "

" This is a good book as good as the film perhaps even better :) "

" You can't go wrong with Dickens. This is a classic that everyone should read. "

" One of my favorites. Can't wait to see my old school perform the play next year! So exciting! :) "

" I finally read the book, and loved it! If you like the classic tale, the book is a fun read. The TV and film versions I've seen all have many direct quotes from Dickens. "

" Just delightful. Dickens is only surpassed by Disney. "

" Performed as a readers' theater in high school "

" I think that this book was very vivid and creative because it has a moral within itself. It teaches you to be generous and kind to others, rather than be a selfish, greedy person that everybody will hate. This book is truly wonderful, almost like a classic within itself. Highly recommended. "

" it was a pleasure reading this book because i think the guy at the end of all his trials learn that you cant be selfish ,greedy and mean all his life and he learn that being unselifish anf creshirish it for the best . p.s i spelled a word wrong correct me... "

" I loved reading the original story because I have seen so many film versions of the Dickens classic. Dickens' writing style is well-crafted and entertaining as well. I found myself laughing at some of the side comments Dickens makes. "

" Loved it! could read it over and over! "