A Christmas Carol
by Charles Dickens
Summary
A Christmas Carol was first published in London by Chapman & Hall in 1843. It has become a Christmas classic and has been continuously in print since its first release, as well as being made into numerous plays and movies. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man. It explores themes about the treatment of the poor and the ability of people to reform themselves. It is worth reading every Christmas.
My Review
I don’t think there is much to say about this book. Everyone knows it. We’ve all seen 20 different movie and TV versions of it. But I’m so glad that I finally read this timeless classic. I felt like I had already read it because so many passages have been used in movie adaptations. I would say the movie adaptation that I’ve seen, which is closest to the book, is Disney’s A Christmas Carol from 2009 with Jim Carrey.
I could definitely see myself reading this every Christmas season and making it a reading holiday tradition. Snuggle up in bed with a hot cup of cocoa and a few Christmas cookies. It’s super short and easy to read. I love being transported back to merry old England. Historical fantasy books are one of my favorite genres. I absolutely loved this book and really enjoyed looking at all the illustrations in this version. It helped bring the story to life!
If you’ve never read this book, I highly recommend it. It will give you all the warm, fuzzy, festive feelings and get you in the Christmas spirit.