I enjoyed reading A Christmas Carol, Its a great holiday classic that I find myself reading every year. Considering this, I am very comfortable with the book and I could probably tell the story off by memory. I do really like the idea of the story; I like how Dickens had the idea to send ghosts to visit Scrooge from the past, present, and future, to warm him of what is coming if he doesn’t change. There is also a movie based on the book and I watch it every year, I find it very interesting to see all of the tiny differences between the book and the movie. Off from the beginning of the book it is a little bland and slow moving, but towards 1/4 into the book I feel like I am in the pages. Personally my favorite ghost is the “Ghost of Christmas Past” because when I think of it, I think of a tiny little many wearing yellow pajamas and glowing with light. If I was Scrooge I wouldn’t be to scared. This ghost was also my favorite ghost in addition to when it took Scrooge to see himself young, all in which he was happy and not worried about money.
My favorite part of the book is the last stave when Scrooge wakes up and just changes, being kind to everyone and buying the little boy the biggest turkey, then giving Bob Cratchit a raise as well as a day off. Later on going to see his only family left and enjoys Christmas together as it should be spent.
Every time I read this book I feel very much in the Christmas spirit as well as joy and kindness. This book has a very meaningful lesson; teaching the reader that there is good in everyone, and everyone can change no matter the circumstances. It makes me think how lucky I am and how family is much more valuable then money.
Furthermore I liked the book and I would read it again, I liked the concept of it and the plots it had. I would rate this book a 8.5/10 and 100% recommend.