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A Christmas Carol: A Signature Performance by Tim Curry

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A Christmas Carol: A Signature Performance by Tim Curry

By: Charles Dickens
Narrated by: Tim Curry
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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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Renowned actor Tim Curry’s voice is warm, deep, and arch to the point of campiness. Curry is an actor’s actor. His voice is so distinctive as to be unmistakable. Fans of this Dickens classic will enjoy hearing Curry manifest the coterie of pithy characters that inhabit this novel, ranging from small boy to old man to dire ghost. Curry’s knowing tone suits this fable well. His dramatic but nuanced performance highlights the emotions of loss, fear, hope, and joy that inform this text. Curry takes delight in the macabre aspects of this gothic tale. His irreverent take on this famous novel heightens the drama even for listeners who know the story inside and out.

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Thanks, Audible! this is great

Wonderful performance by Tim Curry - brings out details and tone that no movie can capture and that a silent reading could miss!

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Don't miss this one!

Tim Curry does such a wonderful job with this Charles Dickens classic. Please do yourself a favor and sit and listen to this with your kids. It is worth it!

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Thank you for the wonderful Hanukkah present!

Tim Curry's reading is as delightful, entertaining and haunting as those of the classic masters who proceeded him - Alastair Sim, Lionel Barrymore. I suppose there's something to be said for this wonderful story being read by an Englishman. Great idea Audible, thank you.

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Classic with a classic narrator

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

Yes, a perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit

Who was your favorite character and why?

Something about Tiny Tim leaves him as my favorite; maybe it's that his fate shows how much of a difference we can make.

What about Tim Curry’s performance did you like?

I love his performance. You can tell that he really knows this story and how to portray the characters.

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You have to listen to this!

I got this one last year, and it's back on my player for this Christmas. In short - it's wonderful. Tim Curry is a surprisingly wonderful reader for this classic tale of redemption - he adds just the right amount of creepiness. Love it!

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Curry should read for more audiobooks

Something about his voice just works with Dickens. As a fan of Dickens, but someone who never read A Christmas Carol, I was very pleased with the telling. Not only is the story wonderful (of course), Tim Curry's speaking voice fits perfectly with both the characters and the phrasing.

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Thank You!

Thank you for the wonderful gift. I am new to audible.com and am pleasantly surprised and very happy to add this to my audio collection. Happy Holidays!

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A Wonderful Present

My past experiencees with "A Christmas Carol" were watching several movies and seeing one weak musical show. I always found it to be simplistic and overwrought. So, thank you, Audible, for allowing me to discover Dickens' glorious story through this recording. Narrator Tim Curry gives 110%; he is truly excellent. This will be a cherished part of my audiobook collection for years to come.

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Fantastic

Tim Curry reading this classic story puts the right amount of character into this story. My favourite thing is that he keeps my attention as I listen to this waiting for family to wake up Christmas day.

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Thank You, Audible.Com!

Thank you for sharing this wonderful Christmas story with your members.

I listened to it the other morning @ work and look forward to playing it again on Christmas Eve for the entire family to enjoy.

Tim Curry is an awesome narrator!

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