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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 Winter Christmas Funny
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Dickens was written to be read aloud. This classic Christmas tale is brought to life by the narrator, who adds colour to the words. I thoroughly enjoyed a tale narrated that I have read many times before. I would highly recommend this version.

brilliantly narrated Christmas classic

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

With a lot of travelling to do over the holiday period, I thought this might help to get me into the mood and pass the time spent on airplanes. Not only was this a good choice, but it rediscovered a classic in its original format. As a story that has been rewritten and adapte so many times for media, it was a true pleasure to hear it as Dickens intended.

What other book might you compare A Christmas Carol [Blackstone Version] to, and why?

As with all Dickens' work, it is the writing of a master craftsman that weaves a festive masterpiece.

What about Simon Prebble’s performance did you like?

Simon Prebble held my attention and narrated with sympathy for the narrative.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me fell very happy, festive, and determined to be more benevolent in future!

Any additional comments?

You may think that you know the story, because you have seen a film or play, but go back and rediscover it and you will uncover a gem.

Charming and engaging

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We loved this, a great presentation of a classic story. The narration made the whole listening experiance very enjoyable.

Very enjoyable

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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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Dickens was a genius and this one of his best. Listening to this beautifully written and read book is a real treat.

Essential Christmas listen

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