131 pages

English language

Published Aug. 6, 1966 by Bantam Books.

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4 stars (10 reviews)

A new edition of the traditional Christmas ghost story with critical comments and discussion on both the story and Dickens' reading of it.

44 editions

Review of 'A Christmas Carol (Bantam Classic)' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

(4.5 Star)

What a great little read!! I don't really have too much to say about it other than a couple of notes. For one, I just really recommend this book. I love how the focus of the book and all of the spirits isn't just Scrooge finding more joy in Christmas, but him finding more joy in it THROUGH the impact that he has and can have on people. It really shows what Christmas should truly be: spending time with those you love and GIVING, being the opposite of selfish, and finding joy in that.

It's just so good, and Dickens is such a good writer. Often he'll describe or have things happen through the dialogue, which was pretty interesting. He's also just pretty comical, I found myself chuckling multiple times throughout reading the book, and also smiling. Also started choking up at one point, like damn. I love …

Subjects

  • Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 -- Criticism and interpretation.
  • Scrooge, Ebenezer (Fictitious character) -- Fiction.
  • Poor families -- Fiction.
  • Sick children -- Fiction.
  • Misers -- Fiction.
  • London (England) -- Fiction.