A Christmas Carol: A Signature Performance by Tim Curry

By: Charles Dickens

Narrated by: Tim Curry

Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's summary

This version of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, masterfully narrated by Tim Curry, was available for a limited time last year, and now it's back. This one-of-a-kind performance puts a unique spin on a treasured classic, and served as the inspiration for the exciting new line of Audible Signature Classics, including Adventures of Huckleberry Finn with Elijah Wood, and Heart of Darkness with Kenneth Branagh. Tim Curry performs this timeless holiday story in a deliciously dark tone, returning it to its Dickensian roots with a vivid imagining of Victorian London and just the right touch of outrageous fun.

A Christmas Carol has constantly been in print since its original publication in 1849, and has been adapted for stage, television, film, and opera. It has often been credited with returning the jovial and festive atmosphere to the holiday season in Britain and North America, following the somber period that emerged during the Industrial Revolution.

The story opens on a bleak and cold Christmas Eve as Ebenezer Scrooge is closing up his office for the day. As the story progresses and Christmas morning approaches, Scrooge encounters the unforgettable characters that make this story a classic: Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and, of course, the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.

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Public Domain (P)2009 Audible, Inc.

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Everyone knows the story of A Christmas Carol, but I admit I had never read the original. Most of the story I knew came from Mickey's Christmas Carol or Scrooged. I was a little surprised at how effective, and sometimes scary, the story was. I was also pleasantly surprised that even though the themes and memes of the story have been run into the ground by now, they didn't seem at all cliched upon listening to the original (apparently, listen to Dickens has me using the word 'upon').

Tim Curry does a great job. Even though he uses essentially the same voice for most of the characters, a few of them, particularly Marley's ghost and the Ghost of Christmas Past, were extremely effective.

If you have an Audible account I can't see any reason why you wouldn't download and listen to this tale.

Thank YOU!

What unexpected happiness! Thank you all at audible.com.

Tim Curry Was Fantastic!

I have always loved this story. It's a true classic! But listening to Tim Curry narrate it just made it that much better. This is absolutely worth the money! I will be listening to it again next Christmas!

Tim Curry steals the show as Scrooge

Would you consider the audio edition of A Christmas Carol: A Signature Performance by Tim Curry to be better than the print version?

Yes, I would say that I do. He is a remarkable storyteller and did the story justice.

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Christmas Carol: A Signature Performance by Tim Curry?

I particularly enjoyed his Ebenezer Scrooge. It was quite good.

What does Tim Curry bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Tim Curry's amazing voice work is what made this book such an incredible read. It was almost as if I were sitting in the same room with him, listening to him bring the characters to life.

Any additional comments?

Although I have seen various movies of this classic Christmas tale, I'd never actually read it before and thought that I should. It was an excellent story. There are moments when I found myself pulling for Scrooge as he realizes the errors of a life barely lived. I'll definitely read this again next year!

God bless us everyone!

A delightful walk through a beautiful classic. Loved the narration, the voices, the feeling that came through. Merry Christmas!

My fav christmas audible book

Great performance and will written. I am entertained every time I listen to this. Great.

Excellent!

The narrator breathed new life into a wonderful old story. Mr. Dickens would have loved it! Thank you for a Christmas gift that will keep on giving.

A great performance of a classic.

Tim Curry's voice is perfect for this tale. His performance is also wonderful, it is so nice to drink hot chocolate in front of a winter fire.

Enjoyable

Having seen the play for many years, it was a treat to hear the words. Tim Curry does a great job of capturing the different voices and interactions.

Dickens rocks and Curry rolls!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This is a Christmas Classic performed by an actor with a wonderful voice and deep nuances to match the plot!

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the atmosphere of Victorian London created by the sounds and the cadences echoed in the novella.

Which character – as performed by Tim Curry – was your favorite?

I loved Fred!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I have always loved this novella and Curry only seasoned it with more pathos and the joy of the season for me.

Any additional comments?

I would strongly recommend this novella to one and all!