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This was sweet and rather enjoyable but was sadly let down by the occasional use of modern Americanisms (e.g. "pants" when referring to a trouser leg) as well as both Charles and his wife being really rather unlikable characters!
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3.5 stars
I found this take on how Dickens' "Christmas Carol" came to be interesting, and Silva's writing is actually quite good. Her descriptions of London itself really brings the city alive, as if it's a character all its own (which is quite fitting, considering the amount of time Dickens spent walking its streets). Overall it was quaint and cute and a quick read, but the numerous nods to the original was a bit tedious at times.
My favorite line, "'We are all lost and broken,' said Eleanor. 'Tr ...more
I found this take on how Dickens' "Christmas Carol" came to be interesting, and Silva's writing is actually quite good. Her descriptions of London itself really brings the city alive, as if it's a character all its own (which is quite fitting, considering the amount of time Dickens spent walking its streets). Overall it was quaint and cute and a quick read, but the numerous nods to the original was a bit tedious at times.
My favorite line, "'We are all lost and broken,' said Eleanor. 'Tr ...more
This is a fictionalized version of Charles Dickens and the writing of A Christmas Carol. According to the author “It is meant as a playful re-imagining of how the story... came to be. I have twisted, embellished, and reordered the facts to serve the plot.” Indeed! The rock star status, debt and people depending on him seems to be true as are many of the characters. He seemed to like to put real name in his works and draw on real events. It was fun.
I loved this book. A lot insight to Charles Dickens. Really enjoyed.
Dec 05, 2017
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