87 pages

English language

Published Jan. 15, 2005 by Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Press.

ISBN:
978-1-58049-579-0
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OCLC Number:
69955318

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4 stars (10 reviews)

An allegorical novella descibing the rehabilitation of bitter, miserly businessman Ebenezer Scrooge. The reader is witness to his transformation as Scrooge is shown the error of his ways by the ghost of former partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas past, present and future. The first of the Christmas books (Dickens released one a year from 1843–1847) it became an instant hit.

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

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(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

  • Ebenezer Scrooge (Fictitious character)
  • Sick children
  • Poor families
  • English Christmas stories
  • Misers
  • Fiction

Places

  • England
  • London
  • London (England)