A Christmas Carol (Saland Version) (Abridged) Audiobook

" Part of the joy of reading this classic Christmas tale is being so familar with it from having watched various movie versions of it over the years - and then reading the original by the master himself. With its witty style, quirky language (and massive overuse of semicolons!), appeal to the good of mankind (via ghosts!) and Victorian London ambience, it is no wonder that this is the alltime Christmas classic in English literature. Its length is a plus as well; the message is rather more succinctly expressed than in other of Dickens' lengthy tomes. I love how, in this day and age, a story which is more than 150 years old is still highly relevant and appreciated for its timelessness. "

" Not the first time I've read this book, but it is a classic read for Christmas Eve. "

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

" I read this book almost every Christmas. I know some people think it's over-rated, but I love it. "

" Well this book was pretty awesome. Some of the old english terms were hard to understand at first but I slowly figured them all out. It was quite enjoyable and it has been on my list of books to read for sometime now. I am glad that I did. I loved it!! "

" Excellent story to teach a positive relationship. "

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

" This book is my annual must read. "

" I really enjoyed this book. "

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

" 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 wear the chain I forged in life,' replied the Ghost 'I made it link by link, and yard by yard; I girded it on of my own free will, and of my own free will I wore it. Is its pattern strange to you?' "

" I really enjoyed finally reading this story. After seeing it done in so many ways on the big and little screen, it was nice to read it. Definitely a quick read too! Could have read in one day if I gave myself a couple of hours to read. "

" 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. "

" It was ok. I read it over a long period of time so i was not sure what was going on during the middle, but I am glad I read it. "

" Never disappoints. An incredibly well written study of human nature. Renews eternal belief that there is hope for everyone. "

" I try to read this every Christmas. Dickens knows how to capture the spirit of the season. His writing is beautiful. The words jump off of the page into beautiful images. This is a "sitting cozy by the front window with a big pot of tea" kind of read. "

" Loved it! Pleasantly surprised how much is used in film adaptations; I should think because it can't be bettered! I look forward to reading it again during Christmas 2013. "

" I actually prefer the movie over the book. I don't say that often. My favorite renditions are Disney's A Christmas Carol and the 1938 version. "

" Nonplussed. I'll read it again though to give it a second chance. "

" My favorite classic Christmas story. "

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

" 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! "