A Christmas Carol (version 02)
Charles Dickens
Read by Glen Hallstrom
A Christmas Carol is a timeless tale of transformation and redemption, centered around the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him of the consequences of his selfishness and invites him to reflect on his life through the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.
Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, Dickens weaves a rich narrative that explores themes of generosity, compassion, and the spirit of the holiday season. As Scrooge confronts his past mistakes and the impact of his actions on others, listeners are drawn into a world where the magic of Christmas can inspire change and hope.
This beloved story not only highlights the importance of kindness and community but also serves as a reminder of the potential for personal growth, making it a cherished classic that resonates with audiences of all ages.
Chapters
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| Stave 1 | 38:35 | Read by Glen Hallstrom | |
| Stave 2 | 35:12 | Read by Glen Hallstrom | |
| Stave 3 | 46:02 | Read by Glen Hallstrom | |
| Stave 4 | 31:22 | Read by Glen Hallstrom | |
| Stave 5 | 12:34 | Read by Glen Hallstrom |
Reviews
My favorite audiobook of this story
sunshinechic1234
I love this narration of a Christmas carol. Every December for the past 3 years, I have been listening to it. Glen does a perfect impersonation of the ghost of Christmas past and all the characters. He goes above and beyond all my expectations every time I listen to it! I'm humbled by this story every Christmas as I re-read one of my favorite childhood stories.
Great version
Mrs H
I like this version a lot, it's not just read out but acted out. The reader has a good voice to listen to and a decent accent.
Wonderful Reading
ListeninginChicago
I had seen the old movie so many times, but never read the book. It's so much deeper and I can see making time for another listen every December. Smokestack Jones does an excellent job reading this solo Librivox project.
A LibriVox Listener
This version is very well read. The reader makes the original understandable and enjoyable. It is also delightfully creepy as a good ghost story should be.
A must-listen for every holiday season
Kristin P.
It’s been a long time since I have read this short story, and several years since I have watched any of the numerous movie versions, but I found myself tearing up just like the first time by the end of Stave 4 of this reading by Smokestack Jones... he is incredibly talented. His voice carries such a range of emotion, and I loved the colorful accents he performed. I will make this reading an annual tradition every Christmas!
best Christmas tale of all time
Scarlett G.
loved this book, I have watched many adaptations of this book but never read it. I wasn't disappointed.
Great!
A LibriVox Listener
Great story! Merry Christmas! This helped strengthen my faith in Jesus Christ.
One of Dickens greatest stories.
Sam Shafer
Glen does a good narration as always. he is able to do different voices for different characters well. However the sound quality was very poor and ranged from too loud to almost inaudible. There was also much background noise as if someone were thumping on the mic. He is still one of the best narrators on LibriVox.