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I have read A Christmas Carol, though many years ago, and my memories of it are those of the various films - the Alastair Sim version being the pinnacle, with the Muppets a distant but creditable second place (for those of my American friends who consider the George C. Scott version the best, as much as I adore the actor himself, I am afraid you are simply wrong).
My lady took me as a surprise to see a local AmDram performance the other day, updated to the modern age and relocated to our city of ...more
My lady took me as a surprise to see a local AmDram performance the other day, updated to the modern age and relocated to our city of ...more
At a recent author chat, the writer claimed the New York Times said he had a lot to learn about 'show, don't tell.' The interviewer rolled his eyes and said that Charles Dickens 'told' all the time.
So in the context of the time Dickens wrote, this was the style. At times its interesting to note the charming humour he uses for the reader of the time. But I will admit I was happy when the last ghost came along who was mute, leaving space for dialogue from other characters, rather than long explana ...more
So in the context of the time Dickens wrote, this was the style. At times its interesting to note the charming humour he uses for the reader of the time. But I will admit I was happy when the last ghost came along who was mute, leaving space for dialogue from other characters, rather than long explana ...more
I read an abridged version of this book when I was younger. I haven't really watched the movies but I'm already too familiar with the story. I don't hate it but it was just okay for me. Perhaps I don't have any Christmas spirit or I'm just a little tired of all these cherry, joyful Christmas movies and books.
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Bah! Humbug!
A great book to read in the month of Christmas. I've read this book before many years back but reading it again gives me better understanding and appreciation of the story. Scrooge is a funny man and as much as he is a grumpy, old man who hates people, Christmas, socializing and giving to charity, it's hard to dislike him because he's not really that evil or bad. I personal enjoyed the part where the poor people enjoying Christmas with their family even though they don't have anythi ...more
A great book to read in the month of Christmas. I've read this book before many years back but reading it again gives me better understanding and appreciation of the story. Scrooge is a funny man and as much as he is a grumpy, old man who hates people, Christmas, socializing and giving to charity, it's hard to dislike him because he's not really that evil or bad. I personal enjoyed the part where the poor people enjoying Christmas with their family even though they don't have anythi ...more
A holiday classic.
It's strange to think there was a time in history when this story didn't exist. Such a wonderful and thematic story!
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This was a good one. Really enjoyed Tim Curry’s narrating. Makes me want to watch the movie.
Classic book for the time of year. I think everyone should pick this book up at least once.
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