I really just had to read this today. I just had this nagging - read it - feeling that made me grab up the novel. Then, I had a better idea and went on the library website and downloaded a free audio of the book. I went through some of my boxes in the office while listening to this awesome Christmas tale that keeps getting remade.
I really want to see the animated version of the tale that is coming out this season. I was, however, surprised by the shortness of the novel - compared to Dickens' other works. Definitely a great story and most of the movie versions are so incredibly true to the actual novel.
5/5 Roses
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
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I watched Christmas Carol in 3D a few days ago, it was awesome!!! I'm curious to see whether it follows the book closely. It was kind of confusing because I never read it before. I'll pick it up on my next library visit! ^^
ReplyDeleteMy students just read a play version of this story. Then we compared it to a movie version. It was fun to get their take on it. We talked a lot about how it was written partly to encourage giving and helping of the poor.
ReplyDeleteI love when they stick true to the original
ReplyDeleteI just reviewed this one too. Wasn't it great? So much better than all the spin offs.
ReplyDeleteI read this for the first time this year and loved it. For some reason I found myself liking Scrooge more in the book then I ever have in the movie adaptations.
ReplyDeleteI still haven't read this one. I should! Glad you enjoyed it. :D
ReplyDeleteI want to watch the movie too
ReplyDeleteI want to see the new movie too. I have to watch a version of it every year.
ReplyDeleteI read this for the first time this year and the new movie with Jim Carrey remains surprisingly true to the book.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the book, but I didn't care too much for the movie.
I read this book ages ago and it remains one of my favorites :D Loved the opening line!
ReplyDeleteAwesome stuff. I had to read A Christmas Carol for school once. It was pretty good.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I don't think I have actually read this one. Hmmm
ReplyDeleteI have to read this one again next Christmas. It could be a great new tradition.
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