Charles Dickens is probably the greatest novelist England ever produced. His innate comic genius and shrewd depictions of Victorian life - along with his memorable characters - have made him beloved by readers the world over.
A Christmas Carol was published in 1843 to huge success and has continued to be one of the most popular and enduring Christmas stories of all time.
Ebenezer Scrooge is a heartless old miser who doesn't enjoy Christmas and doesn't think anyone else should, either. But, one Christmas Eve, some ghostly visitors take Scrooge on a journey that changes his mind for ever.
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"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. " — Hannah (5 out of 5 stars)
"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's not Christmas unless I read this classic. "
" I never get tired of reading this book at Christmas! "
" Worth the read. Brilliant :) "
" 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. "
" You can tell Dickens got paid by the word. "
" Actually 3.5 stars. It's a good book, although I knew the story. "
" A un'amante del cartone "Canto di Natale di Topolino" non poteva non piacere questa bellissima storia... Una lezione che i tre Spiriti del Natale dovrebbero dare a tanti, troppi uomini dei giorni nostri, che pensano soltanto al loro tornaconto e scavalcano in tutti i modi le persone. "
" A bah humbug... A great Christmas tale that everyone can enjoy "
" Great book to read in December. Everyone knows the story but I had never read the book. "
" I will probably end up listening/reading this again.. "
" how can you not love it? "
" It made me want to be a better person after reading this book. It would be a good one to read whenever I'm feeling particularly selfish or uninspired. "
" Pleased I have finally read the book "
" 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. "
" Thanks to Chris Evans I shall be reading this every December now. A lovely book that reminds us what is truly important. However I can't read it without picturing the muppets! "
" Definitely worth reading the original, even though everyone knows the story, it's magical! "
" It was an interesting book about Christmas. "
" Great classic read for a Christmas day. I've spent the evening with it and my brand new kindle (thanks Santa!). "
" 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! "
" This is the first time I remember reading this story instead of watching a movie. "
" A Nice book, Dickens has neatly explained a good thought behind Christmas celebrations through this fantasy, a real classic... "
" Can I just say that whilst reading this book, I only saw the characters in their muppet form. Made it all the more charming. "
" I love this story. I read the book every couple of years at Christmas and watch The Muppets Christmas Carol every year. "
" This really is a classic. "
" I read books like this to stimulate my imagination and help create the mental movie as a release from boredom and frustration. "
" 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! "
" I laughed, I cried, I became a Charles Dickens lover! FABULOUS! "
" 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 "
" 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! "
Charles Dickens (1812–1870) was born in Landport, Portsmouth, England, the second of eight children in a family continually plagued by debt. A legacy brought release from the nightmare of debtors’ prison and child labor and afforded him a few years of formal schooling. He worked as an attorney’s clerk and newspaper reporter until his early writings brought him the amazing success that was to be his for the remainder of his life. He was the most popular English novelist of the Victorian era, and he remains popular, responsible for some of English literature’s most iconic characters.
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