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By Mayra · 310 posts · 2234 views
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Feb 13, 2009
Deanna
rated it
it was amazing
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Once upon a time, I did not like this story. Not one bit. I was always bored with it. I didn't read the book, the boredom set in early in my life with the tv aired movies. I wouldn't even give the book a second look. That is until 2009 when the animated movie starring Jim Carrey was released in the theaters. I took my now 17-year old daughter to see the movie. I loved it. She loved it. There was something about this movie version that spoke everything but boredom to me. After the movie, I purcha
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Though I've been familiar with the story for ages I'd never read the original until now.
The story is fantastic. It's engaging and an easy read despite a number of terms that I'm still unfamiliar with. It's justifiably a classic. I was unaware of just how faithfully the old Alistair Simm movie was to the original until now as well. It puts me in the mood to see it again.
Of all Dickens's stories this one seems the most accesible. Well worth the reading time. ...more
The story is fantastic. It's engaging and an easy read despite a number of terms that I'm still unfamiliar with. It's justifiably a classic. I was unaware of just how faithfully the old Alistair Simm movie was to the original until now as well. It puts me in the mood to see it again.
Of all Dickens's stories this one seems the most accesible. Well worth the reading time. ...more
Most familiar with the old Mr Magoo and other animated versions of the story. Wonderful story and of course much deeper then the animated versions. Highly recommended for this season or any.
Apr 15, 2012
Delana
marked it as to-read
I read this a long time ago, forgot to rate it, but if I include it in the books I read it'll mess up my reading goal for the year. Maybe I'll read it later in the year.
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I think I grow to like this story more and more each year. Nothing gets me in the Christmas spirit better than A Christmas Carol. Wonderful!
Aug 19, 2008
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Sue
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