Janet Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 The Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Brilliant review Janet, I have always wanted to read 'A Christmas Carol' but never got round to it, but you have inspired me to read it x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted December 30, 2007 Author Share Posted December 30, 2007 Goodo! Oh do - you won't regret it! And it's only short too, which is a bonus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Nice review, Janet I absolutely love this book and was hoping to read it before/during Christmas but I just ran out of time I love Dickens writing style - it really makes this book such a joy to read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessponti Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Great review Janet! I normally read this book before Christmas, but like Kylie, I ran out of time (..I may slot it in next week though as it makes me unhappy that I haven't read it!). I was talking about this book with a colleague today in particular with regards to the film adaptations. For me, strange as it may sound, I find the Muppets Christmas Carol closest to the book. I feell that the sets, and the characters themselves really are faithful to Dickins vision (in particular the ghost of Christmas present)...bearing in mind that I haven't read it for a year. My colleague heartily disagreed saying that the Alistair Sim one was more faithful (which I haven't seen). Do you think the Alistair Sim one is faithful to the book, or did they just make a good interpretation of it? Particularly, I'm thinking of Dickins' light humour. I'm interested to know your thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 This may possibly be the only book I will read more than once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow_reader Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I *love* Charles Dicken's novels. Such adorable, charming and delightful diction. And his depiction is wonderful! He really brings his characters and happenings to life. I read a Christmas Carol every year. I have an old, prized - by me anyway hardback edition illustrated by Arthur Ransome. Other faves of mine are Oliver Twist and A Tale of Two Cities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie2008 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I really want to read this. I have seen numerous film versions of the book (with Muppets Christmas Carol being my favourite) and would love to read the book. I once read Oliver Twist and enjoyed the book a lot more than the film and tv adaptations (although the BBC version last year was quite good). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nici Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I requested this on Book Mooch a couple of days ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 Stephanie - if you've seen the films then you'll love the book! I haven't seen the Muppet one (sorry, but I can't bring myself to watch puppets in such a great story) but the films I have seen (Alastair Simm, Albert Finney, Jean Luc-Picard (can't remember the actors name!) are exactly the same as the book (apart from the songs in the Finney one! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie2008 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Stephanie - if you've seen the films then you'll love the book! I haven't seen the Muppet one (sorry, but I can't bring myself to watch puppets in such a great story) but the films I have seen (Alastair Simm, Albert Finney, Jean Luc-Picard (can't remember the actors name!) are exactly the same as the book (apart from the songs in the Finney one! ) The muppet one is rather unique. I have watched it every year on chrismas eve since I was tiny so it's more for sentimental value rather than the story. I think I'll read this around christmas time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I love the muppet one.. especially the carol-singing rabbit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie2008 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I love the muppet one.. especially the carol-singing rabbit! Yeah!! He's great. It's very lighthearted and fun (but kind of eerie at the same time - the ghost of christmas yet to come is scary). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Looks like a few of us will be reading it at Christmas this year. Maybe we should make it a reading circle choice (or a separate 'mini' circle read as it's fairly short). All this talk has made me excited to read it again. Bring on December! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nici Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 That's a good idea Kylie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonders disciple Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I have this on my Christmas wish list. I just love the story of Scrooge, must have watched at least 10 different film adaptations and love them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vince Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I think the best film version has to Scroged with Bill Murray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Looks like a few of us will be reading it at Christmas this year. Maybe we should make it a reading circle choice (or a separate 'mini' circle read as it's fairly short). All this talk has made me excited to read it again. Bring on December! Surprise! As announced in the most recent newsletter, this will indeed be our December Reading Circle choice thiis year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Hooray! I'll have to track down the Muppet's version to watch as well. And I have fond memories of watching The Jetson's version of it as well. I'd love to see that again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalkala Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Weirdly enough, I just finished reading this yesterday. I didn't expect to like it because I've always shied away from Charles Dickens, but I adored it. I cried at the end, and that's always the sign of a good book It's definitely one of my all-time favourite books now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessponti Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 O I can't believe you read this as reading circle for december!!! I was reading it in december (as I do every year) I could have joined in *sulks* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Please feel free to leve your thoughts - it might spark further discussion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Wonderful story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annalyn Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Overrated. Like all of Dickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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