(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 it. Highly HIGHLY recommend this one!

Update:

FIVE STAR NOW GREAT BOOK. I just love it. It's so short but so good, Dickens' writing is, as I said prior, just a joy to read! Also something I did miss from my first reading I think is how it's not just that Scrooge celebrates Christmas better, no, it's that he embraces the spirit of Christmas with his whole being. I love that aspect and it honestly is, in my opinion, what makes it such a timeless read that can be taken in any time of the year. I also do appreciate the political tinges through out the book. I could dig much more in this review, but I'm just reveling in the experience of reading it. Again, I HIGHLY recommend this read!