Synopsis
Ebenezer Scrooge is a miserly man who despises Christmas. He started a business with Jacob Marley, who was very similar to Scrooge, but since Marley died Scrooge runs the business alone, treating one of his staff members, Bob Cratchit, very poorly.
One night Scrooge is visited by the ghost of Marley, who warns Scrooge that if he does not become kinder, he will have an awful fate after death. Marley tells Scrooge that in the coming nights he will be visited by three more ghosts. Initially Scrooge fails to take the warning seriously, but as the ghostly visits become more terrifying, Scrooge begins to realize that he must change his ways.
Thoughts
Written and published in 1843, I am so happy that I finally read this book! I had slogged through Great Expectations in high school, so I had been hesitant to pick up another Dickens novel. I am delighted to report that this book is short and just as entertaining as the movie versions, of which many of us are familiar.
By the end of the story, Scrooge has transformed, with new understanding of the importance of friendship and kindness. With a dash of humor and a cup of cheer, this is a must-read Christmas story.
★★★★★
Question
Have you read or watched A Christmas Carol?