Review: A Timeless Christmas Classic Brought to New and Stunning Life!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 14, 2013
What a beautifully adapted retelling of Dickens' classic Christmas tale of redemption and personal transformation! Being a huge fan of A Christmas Carol myself, and having a habit of rereading the original around this time of year, one thing I really loved about this book is how it really stays true to the heart of the story while making the language and structure more accessible to modern readers. This is a timeless tale, and Mr. Finlayson brings so much of himself to it, from taking us through Scrooge's experience of Marley's funeral (a fact that is only mentioned briefly in the original) before bringing us to Scrooge's counting house and through his meeting with Marley's Ghost and the Spirits. The book keeps all of Dickens' zingers while weaving a smooth, vivid narrative that is sure to keep you turning pages. Don't miss this one, lest you be boiled in your own pudding with a stake of holly through your heart! Highly recommended!