Scrooges Story: A Christmas Carol Continues : Book One

The book takes place 20 years after Scrooge's fateful night with the Spirits, and on a short summer night. But Scrooge is almost a parody of the man who learned his lesson and said he would "honor Christmas in [his] heart, and try to keep it all the year. People think he is becoming senile and try to avoid him. Further, Scrooge's nephew Fred and clerk Bob Cratchit have become models of the Scrooge-like character that he once was, which is totally out of character with the original work.

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If you want to read a book that deals wonderfully with Marley's redemption, I recommend F. William Bennett's Jacob T. Marley and not this disrespectful send-up of Dickens' wonderful tale. Nov 14, Katie Harder-schauer rated it really liked it Shelves: I received a copy of this book through the Goodreads First Reads giveaway program in the hopes that I would leave an honest review. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is one of my favorite Christmas tales it's a classic for a reason so I was excited to see how it could be taken into the future.

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I'm not sure exactly what I was expecting, but it wasn't this. I think, maybe I was expecting Scrooge to have relapses somewhat; I'm pretty sure most people in his position would suffer at least a bi I received a copy of this book through the Goodreads First Reads giveaway program in the hopes that I would leave an honest review. I think, maybe I was expecting Scrooge to have relapses somewhat; I'm pretty sure most people in his position would suffer at least a bit of a relapse to be quite honest.

But he didn't relapse, so I didn't get what I was expecting for that simple fact alone. I liked how the basic premise of this story was that Marley needed to effect change in more lives than just Scrooge's to escape his shackles, and it makes sense that it would be necessary considering the monumental number of people he must have shortchanged in his lifetime, and the far reaching impact of that on their descendants.

I think it's strange that Scrooge has to help him in that endeavor though, since he has clearly changed his ways and spent the past twenty years doing good for people. There are some reasons why I can still accept this being the case though, but I still think it's strange. Overall the story was fun and whimsical and stayed fairly true to the Spirit of Books Past see what I did there? I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for an uplifting holiday read this coming Christmas in July season.

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Twenty years after being visited by spirits, Scrooge is exactly the opposite as he was before the nocturnal Christmas visit 20 years before. In fact, Scrooge is so filled with the spirit of Christmas he walks around wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year every day, even in the middle of a sweltering London summer. His seasons' greetings are enough to make everyone cringe and his bankers wince as they study his declining bank balance. They try to reason with Scrooge but he is insis Twenty years after being visited by spirits, Scrooge is exactly the opposite as he was before the nocturnal Christmas visit 20 years before.

They try to reason with Scrooge but he is insistent that he must be responsible for helping the poor. While Scrooge makes merry, Bob Cratchitt is busy working and has little time for his family. Scrooge's nephew Fred, a clerk in Whitehall, also has little time or inclination for anything but his job. When Marley next visits Scrooge he reveals that his future is nearly as bleak was it was 20 years ago.

It's up to Scrooge to propose a plan that will free Marley from his chains and allow him to rest in peace. This book is something of a parody of A Christmas Story.

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It also borrows heavily from Dickens's own life and other writings Scrooge even reads David Copperfield. It takes the characters and the reader on a journey through the seedy side of 19th century London life, much like the original. A Christmas Carol is my family's favorite Christmas story so I was skeptical going into this, but I enjoyed it for the most part. Charlie Lovett's writing is pretty good.

He mimics the tone of the original, borrowing phrases from the novella and twisting or changing the words around. It's a bit more light in the beginning and very heavy on the message. If you like A Christmas Carol, you will probably enjoy this take on the story. Nov 04, Lori rated it really liked it Shelves: This was a fun book to read. This short novella takes place 20 years after A Christmas Carol. Ebenezer has spent these years being charitable and kind.

Every day of the year he wishes the townspeople a Merry Christmas and a Happy new year. It is now June 20 years later. The ghost of Jacob Marley visits Scrooge to tell him that only five of Jabob's links have gone he has many more to go. Scrooge wants to he This was a fun book to read. Scrooge wants to help his old business friend. He asks for the three spirits to visit him again because he has a plan. In June the spirits once again visit Ebenezer but this time Scrooge has the spirits visit people he knows who he thinks needs help to change things around.

On this night characters from the original story get visits of their own from the three spirits. I won't give any spoilers. This is a very quick read. I think that Charlie Lovett did a very good job capturing the spirit of Charles Dickens. I was not sure if i would like this book, but found myself enjoying this very much.

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Nov 25, Julie Durnell rated it really liked it Shelves: A great holiday read! Charlie Lovett loves Dickens and this shines through this well written novella of how Ebenezer Scrooge might have acted after his three visits from the Spirits of Christmas. The message is timeless and worthy of an annual reading just as the original Christmas Carol is. Oct 17, Mary Lou rated it did not like it. Ridiculous exploitation of the greatest story ever written.

Contrived, unrealistic, and portions practically plagiarized. Scrooge has gone from having his heart opened to being nonsensical, living in poverty, rarely putting in time at the office where Cratchit now slaves by choice , writing bad checks all over town, and wishing everyone a merry Christmas every day of the year. Small wonder he's got people avoiding him.

He decides to help Marley lose some of those chains by having the three spir Ridiculous exploitation of the greatest story ever written. He decides to help Marley lose some of those chains by having the three spirits of Christmas visit four people from the original story: Twenty years later, they're no longer the good guys, but have all become cynical, avaricious workaholics. The story is resolved when Fred becomes a MP who happily channels your tax dollars to his welfare programs, the bankers form a foundation to cover all the bad checks Scrooge has been writing, and Bob follows in Scrooge's footsteps - stops going to the office, and instead spends long days crawling around the yard with his grandchildren.

Undoubtedly, Scrooge and Cratchit's business is going down the tubes, but no matter - they can live off of foundation donations now. There is no reason or balance in this story - it ends up with a bunch of deadbeats expecting to "do good" with other people's money. This is a story meant for those who like to feel warm and fuzzy without putting any real thought into cause and effect, or personal responsibility. As for the plagiarism, Lovett borrows heavily from the original text. This is not a subtle tribute to Dickens, but full sentences lifted throughout the story. The only one he didn't pull out is "God bless us, everyone.

I hate to trash an author who so obviously appreciates a story and an author who is also so special to me. But it's exactly because Dickens is my favorite author that I can't possibly give this "sequel" more than one star. Dec 28, Tarissa rated it it was amazing Shelves: I really love this book. If you, or someone you know, is a fan of Charles Dickens and his classic holiday story, A Christmas Carol , then this is the book you need to get.

I don't think I've ever read a modern-day published book wherein the author has a complete grasp on how to write like a Victorian-day author. Masterfully, he has interwoven the things we love best from Dickens' story into a sequel, one that lets us explore Scrooge 2. The way L I really love this book. The way Lovett has done this book, I believe would make Charles Dickens one proud papa.

I'd best recommend this book if you want a charming holiday book to get caught up in, and if you are fond of vintage writers. This is an excellent title to have on your shelf. I look forward to reading more by this author, as he seems to share the same passion for vintage classics that I do.

And I would gladly re-read this book again some year in the future, especially right after A Christmas Carol. Dec 12, Erin Al-Mehairi rated it it was amazing. If you love The Christmas Carol as I do this is a very wonderful companion piece that gives a look at what might have happened had Scrooge continued to spread his joy.

This book will make you realize again the important things in life! It's excellent and a must have for any true book lover's collection. Lovett loved Dickens and he integrates so much of Dickens' works, and the customs he brought to life we still do today, into this little novella. More to come at www. Sep 28, Bob Schnell rated it liked it Shelves: Advanced reading copy review Due to be published October 20, After reading a few heady non-fiction books I needed a break from doom and gloom.

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