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A Christmas Carol

By: Charles Dickens
Narrated by: Simon Prebble
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 "Every idiot who goes about with 'Merry Christmas' on his lips should be boiled with his own pudding," says Ebenezer Scrooge. Mean old Scrooge despises Christmas until Christmas Eve, when a haunted voice from the past changes his life: overnight! Many know this story but few have experienced the true marvel of the tale.©2007 Public Domain (P)2007 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Classics Fiction Genre Fiction Holidays Celebration Winter Christmas Funny

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this book was worth every penny . will listen again next year. well read . great story.

great story. well read

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I have always loved this story.
So simple and heartfelt in it's telling and in this version is also so well performed by Simon Prebble.
The memories of all the film versions were floating through my head as I listened to this and although I wanted this version to be independent of all of those I only feel it was enhanced by actors of the past running through the scenes and putting their stamp on Ebenezer Scrooge's character.
I highly recommend reminding yourself of a decent way of life by listening to Charles Dickens' original and unabridged telling of A Christmas Carol.

The perfect festive tale to get you feeling warm

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One of the grand Victorian storyteller's finest.

Most memorable moment: Ebenezer Scrooge accusing Jacob Marley's spirit of being a hallucination brought on by an undigested bit of beef or raw potato. "There is more of the gravy than the grave about you, whatever you are!"

From majestic composition to impossibly unique character naming, this powerfully festive novella can be read and re-read every Christmas!

A Festive Masterpiece

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A must listen in the lead up to Christmas. So well narrated. We all know the story but such a pleasure to hear it again and will listen again next Christmas! Would defiantly recommend.

A joy!

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I have enjoyed listening to this audio book. Would definitely recommend. Very much a festive favourite.

Good listen

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I have listened to many versions of a Christmas Carol as it is one of Dickens finest works. This was an especially good reading, exceptional and I thoroughly enjoyed this classic that I intend to listen to it several times more before Christmas. Highly recommend.

Wonderful reading

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Well read and delightful to listen to. Would recommend this version above others I have heard.

A beautiful version of an old favourite

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I was surprised that I genuinely found it really interesting and more entertaining than any film adaptation. Scrooge seems to learn a lot more from the Spirits in the book. You get more of a sense that he knows he is in the wrong with how he feels, and he regrets how he treats people. For example, straightaway when the Ghost of Christmas Past takes him to his school he remembers the young boy on his doorstep singing carols and says, “I wish I had given him something” It’s far more in-depth than any of the films. If you struggle to read Dickens, I would really suggest listening to it on audio. I listened to the version narrated by Simon Prebble, and he speaks very clearly and is very entertaining. His diction is good especially for me as I’m hard of hearing. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book.

Synopsis
Bitter and miserly, Ebenezer Scrooge sees Christmas as any other day. After a particularly long day of being miserable, Scrooge’s long past business partner, Jacob Marley, brings him a warning. Change your ways or forever be chained. Through the night, he is visited by three more spirits of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come. Together they try to save Scrooge from his miserable eternity.

A Surprisingly Interesting Classic

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Pop the tree lights on, make a hot chocolate and get cosy on the couch. Then enjoy this classic.

Irresistible listening at this time of year.

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This is my favourite Christmas story. I have a tradition that on Christmas Eve I watch the film but now that I've got the talking book it's even better.

Tradition

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