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A Christmas Carol

By: Charles Dickens
Narrated by: Simon Prebble
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Summary

"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.

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Tried several versions - this was the best

Would you listen to A Christmas Carol [Blackstone Version] again? Why?

Yes - I will probably be forced to as it's part of the new Eduqas GCSE English spec.

What did you like best about this story?

It's a brilliant timeless classic

Have you listened to any of Simon Prebble’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No but this was superb. I had bought two other versions - one was so deep no one could understand it and the other they had "amended" the text. This one is perfect.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, but you could do.

Any additional comments?

The kids do seem to like this one. They are better able to follow it and have stopped whinging about the voice, so winners all round!

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brilliantly narrated Christmas classic

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.

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Irresistible listening at this time of year.

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

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My favourite book

I thought this version of A Christmas Carol had a much better narrator than the Hugh Grant version that was available last Christmas. I have read this book every December for the last 41 years, so it was a nice change to listen to the story. A very uplifting story. My favourite story ever.

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Excellent

Truly a joy to listen. Will listen to it again and again in years to come...

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great story. well read

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

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Charming and engaging

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.

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A fabulous narration

Great narration of this classic. Leaves you feeling exuberant and very festive! The narrator's voice and pitch is perfect.

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An Excellent Seasonal Story

A Christmas Carol is a book that, if I ever had a Christmas and didn't listen to it you can guarantee I'd feel there would be something missing after the festive season was over. This lovely story of redemption overnight has filled me with joy every year since I was 14 but also it has brought a lump to my throat in places and one of those times is when the Ghost Of Christmas Yet To Come takes Scrooge to Bob Cratchits' house to find a completely different atmosphere to the merry Christmas day in their family we have previously seen with The Ghost Of Christmas Present.

But the one thing which impressed me as I listened to this was the part on Christmas Day when Scrooge accosted the man who had been around collecting for the poor on the previous day and been sent away with a flea in the ear. The man admitted himself he just didn't know what to say to the generosity Scrooge was showing but it was when Scrooge said "Don't say anything please". Now, if you've listened to Nicholas Nickleby, doesn't that bring Charles Cheeroble to mind. He also stopped any thanks with "Not another word, sir, please". Can't you just imagine Bob Cratchit becoming another Tim Linkinwater?

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An inspiring Christmas tale

An inspiring Christmas take that has an element of truth that we should all translate and place into our own lives over the festive period, spreading joy and loving those closest to us!

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