A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens

A Christmas Carol

By Charles Dickens

  • Release Date: 1869-12-31
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 1,137 Ratings

Description

An Apple Books Classic edition.

It’s Christmas Eve in Victorian England. While some families don’t know where their next meal will come from, Ebenezer Scrooge sits in his large home, counting his vast wealth. Like every other night, he’s alone. But when he’s visited by three spirits, Scrooge is forced to reflect on his callousness and stinginess.

Dickens was passionate about affecting social issues through his stories. A Christmas Carol offered readers the gift of empathy toward working families, orphans, and others who encountered daily challenges. Almost 200 years and many adaptations later—including the Apple Original Film Spirited, a modern musical rendition starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds—this beloved tale remains a resonant celebration of generosity and community.

Reviews

  • A classic for a reason.

    3
    By Linklex7
    A classic as old as time. Still enjoy reading it, even after these years.
  • Still a classic but not that special

    3
    By DM5928
    I was a little disappointed with this book this book was good but the Disney movie is better Why because I feel like that the Disney movie has more emotion than any other version
  • A beautiful holiday read.

    5
    By Dateless Ginger
    The classic story we all know and love in its true form.
  • I am a better person because of A Christmas Carol

    5
    By xfdigxchcohohhoo
    Charles Dickens allows me to reflect on my own life through Scrooge’s adventure. I am a better person having read this book.
  • My annual holiday read..

    5
    By FrustratedinMobile
    Timeless, must-read classic.
  • Pretty good, but the pace is a little fast

    4
    By Shifty_K
    This was a decent, thought provoking read, and I can see why it’s considered a classic. I feel that it’s a bit too short, though, at just over a hundred pages, and the pace is slightly too fast. I also have questions as to what led the main character to become obsessed with gain as a younger man. It feels like this was glossed over by the author, and I couldn’t find a clear answer later in the book. So, overall, I can’t quite give this one five stars, but please read it if you want a taste of the holiday classics.
  • A Christmas Carol

    5
    By River Annie
    So inspiring, A Christmas Carol never gets old. Love it.
  • 5
    By lesseyxn
    good
  • A Christmas miracle

    5
    By zach quail
    This book is so much like the movie an I really like how the story is in general.
  • Great read

    4
    By Sophia Carmella
    Definitely gets me in the Christmas mood.

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