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A Review on "A Christmas Carol" by Ahmad Shanaa
January 3, 1870
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A Christmas Carol. Charles Dickens. England. 1843.
This novel is simply an instant-classic; a fun read to add to the collection! If you haven’t read "A Christmas Carol", what are you waiting for? It’s simply amazing and quite creative, if I may say. Charles Dickens’ concepts in this novel are fairly eye-opening and entertaining ideas are introduced throughout the story. It gives readers a new take on people’s lives, and a better understanding of some people’s ways.
Dickens is a very creative and inspiring author that makes fun of concepts notorious worldwide in his novels. His view and flow of writing is exceptionally interesting and unique, and it makes you never want to stop reading. It grabs your attention and gets you thinking: the key aspects in good literature.
Dickens tells a majestic and imaginative tale about a stubborn, old man named Ebenezer Scrooge, who refuses to enjoy the pleasures of the holidays. Scrooge encounters the ghost of an old deceased friend of his named Marley. Marley warns Scrooge to change his ways or else he’ll end up like himself, wandering the Earth eternally and without purpose, an unwanted burden. Marley arranges three spirits of Christmas to pay Scrooge a visit and broaden his view on the world. These three spirits are: The Ghost of Christmas Past, The Ghost of Christmas Present, and The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. These ghosts essentially take scrooge on numerous adventures and alter his view on different topics.
I won’t describe anymore, as I encourage you to find the rest out yourself! The book is cleverly organized into five sections called staves, just like you would find in a legitimate Christmas carol!
A Review on "Hard Times" by Jessica Manalang
February 25, 1873
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Hard Times. Charles Dickens. England, Bradbury and Evans, 1854.
Charles Dickens has written yet another interesting novel, “Hard Times.” Charles Dickens impressively issues the social injustices we face everyday through his novel. His characters are ridiculous and unforgettable. Mr. Gradgrind, a man of “Facts, facts, facts” takes in the spastic, but kindhearted Sissy Jupe after her father leaves her. Sissy and Louisa befriend each other, while Tom wishes for Louisa to marry the old Mr. Bounderby before he works at his bank. Plots intertwine and will keep you turning the page with these exaggerated characters, which only Dickens’ style could accomplish. Dickens has written this distinguished novel with striking diction and mastered satire. Dickens keeps the plot interesting and moving forward as different characters encounter labor activism and social class problems, which will challenge your minds and imaginations.