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A Christmas Carol
- Narrated by: Hugh Grant
- Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins
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A Christmas Carol
Publisher's Summary
Audible Studios presents a brand new recording of Charles Dickens' timeless seasonal story A Christmas Carol, performed by Hugh Grant.
First published in 1843, it tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean and unpleasant man who dislikes people generally and Christmas especially.
One Christmas Eve he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come and given a glimpse of the many homes and lives which Scrooge has touched in his wretched life to date. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.
Editorial Review
The classic Christmas story follows miser Ebenezer Scrooge, an unpleasant man who dislikes everything, especially Christmas. One Christmas Eve, he is visited by the spirit of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, with a dire warning. Determined to make Scrooge see the errors of his ways, the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come soon follow. One by one, the spirits show Scrooge how he has touched the world and the people around him. In the process, the miserly old man realizes his callous treatment of his underpaid clerk Bob Cratchit and how it has further jeopardized the precarious health of his youngest son, Tiny Tim. On Christmas morning, Ebenezer Scrooge awakens and becomes a more generous and loving man.
While Charles Dickens is the acclaimed author of Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities and other staples of English literature, A Christmas Carol is perhaps his most widely known and beloved work. A classic tale of life lessons and the magic of the Christmas spirit, A Christmas Carol is a wonderful book to enjoy as a family during the holidays. Impeccably read by Hugh Grant, the Audible Original A Christmas Carol audiobook makes it a treat to listen to this beloved tale with loved ones.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2022-12-20
Best best best Christmas Carol
So enjoyed Hugh grant’s perfect voice, timing, and understanding of this famous book. Even though I’ve seen and read it a hundred times, this one had me in tears. A perfect experience
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- Cee
- 2022-12-21
Delightful
A beautiful classic performed beautifully. More words should not be required for reviews, dang word minimums.
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- Karen K. D. Martin
- 2023-12-23
Enjoyable rendition
Hugh Grant does a very creditable performance though this is most definitely a reading and not a character voicing.
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- Anonymous User
- 2020-12-25
Wonderful version
I just loved listening to this as I wrapped presents and baked. Hugh Grant does a great job. A new Christmas tradition for me. Thanks!
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- Sarah Prospero
- 2021-01-01
Joyous
A riveting, joyous Christmas carol - skillfully read by a master of voices, Hugh Grant, it was an absolutely perfect experience, especially this year!
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- A User
- 2020-12-29
Classic book, excellent performance.
A little too abridged for my taste but enjoyable anyways. I would recommend this to a friend.
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- Rosslyn Millard-Martin
- 2021-12-28
The tradition renewed
What a great way to celebrate the season!
I loved Hugh Grant's measured tones and subtle rendition of the grand old tale!
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- Anonymous User
- 2022-12-30
Delightful as always
This is a delightful reading of a classic Christmas story. Enjoyed it very much. Thank you.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2023-10-10
Hugh Grant !
Hugh Grant is a wonderful reader. listened to this in one sitting. this is now one of my favorite classics
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- CKH Vancouver
- 2021-01-04
honestly it is wonderful, but ...
If you want a more manic and enthused performance check out the version narrated by Tim Curry.
However, Hugh Grant does a marvellous job of Dickens prose. Enjoy!
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