This graphic novel adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic Christmas tale is good, but not great. It reminded me of those graphic illustrated classics I read as a kid. ( )

Rather than a retelling, this graphic novel takes the classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL and adapts it using "quick text," so that the reader still gets the effect of Dickens' novel, but can be read in one sitting rather than trudging through the original. The colors used to show the moods of the story are beautiful as they change from dark and dreary, to bleek during the ghost of Christmas past, to eerie with the ghost of Christmases to come and then to bright and cheerful as Scrooge changes his demeanour and decides to be a joyful, giving person.
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Adapted by Sean Michael Wilson ( )

Classical Comics' graphic novel adaptation of Dickens' classic story of the transformation of Ebeneezer Scrooge following a Christmas Eve visit by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, comes in two versions: original text and quick text. Both have the same illustrations, both cut out the much of the description of what is happening , but the original text version cuts keeps the original dialogue, this one – the quick text version – has “reduced dialogue for easier reading” in more modern English.

The graphic novel follows the story line well, and will appeal to graphic novel fans. However, the text is too abridged for my taste (although it may appeal more to younger readers). The original text version is a better adaptation, and will be a better choice for those who love the original. The book also includes supplementary material such as a Dickens timeline, information about Victorian England, and character descriptions. ( )

A Christmas Carol being reworked as a graphic novel may at first seem to be treading on sacred ground. The result from Classical Comics does justice to its source. With the ghost imagery set in a comic format, the story takes on an edgier tone and will appeal to many comic fans.Several wonderful special features are included such as the Dickens family tree. ( )