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A review by gailforce
Miss Marley: The Untold Story of Jacob Marley's Sister by Vanessa Lafaye
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Miss Marley is beautifully written, although ofcourse the writing is modern and not like Dickens wrote his book, which does make it a lighter read; it doesn't take away from either book.
I loved A Christmas Carol, have read it many times and ofcourse watched various movies made about it.
When I came across this book, I was immediately intrigued by the notion of reading a prequel to that very inspirational story.
This book is written from the viewpoint of Marley's sister and explains how he and Scrooge became how they were. Vanessa Lafaye has done a great job with this book, I was sorry to read that she couldn't finish it, but her friend finished it for her and it is beautifully written. Not just for around Christmas!
It reminds you that all actions have consequences and you kindness is so important.
I loved A Christmas Carol, have read it many times and ofcourse watched various movies made about it.
When I came across this book, I was immediately intrigued by the notion of reading a prequel to that very inspirational story.
This book is written from the viewpoint of Marley's sister and explains how he and Scrooge became how they were. Vanessa Lafaye has done a great job with this book, I was sorry to read that she couldn't finish it, but her friend finished it for her and it is beautifully written. Not just for around Christmas!
It reminds you that all actions have consequences and you kindness is so important.