Stave 1: Marley's Ghost

The first part of stave one had too much description for my liking. I felt that a few things didn't need to be so detailed as it took some of the magic of the story. My favorite scene is when Scrooge sees the ghost of his old colleague for the first time when he unlocks the door of his house. The protagonist's character was presented clearly and the author made sure to show the contrast between his character and his nephew's character. Also, the vibe of Scrooge's house corresponded to the mood and thoughts of its owner.

I was always fascinated by the name Ebenezer (ever since I read the book in my childhood). It's unique and different just like the character.

Stave 2: The First Of The Three Spirits

Once again, the last memory (scene) was too detailed. I have noticed how sometimes the author writes a lot about things that don't propel the plot forward.

In this stave, we can read about Scrooge's childhood and learn a few things about his family. Although, we can read about his actions and some thoughts, I had a hard time understanding his emotions. I would like to see more about how young Scrooge felt about his condition and his family issues.

Stave 3: The Second Of The Three Spirits

This stave is the one I enjoyed the most, though I would like the last scene at the family dinner a little smaller. I loved reading about the nephew's family and understanding how poor families thought about money, food, and life in general. One of the kids, little Tim, was a cripple, but this didn't affect his manners. What others see as a weakness, he used it as his strength. The support this family shows was the best thing of the chapter.

It was nice seeing Scrooge understand more about his character through the family's conversation. The reader, also, understands more about the complexity of his character. He might seem bad, ill-mannered a first, but in reality, he's miserable and lonely.

Overall: All in all, this book carries the Christmas spirit and has an educational role. Being rich won't bring happiness. Sometimes in the richest of men, one can find the saddest people, like Scrooge. Being poor will bring less food or clothes, but it's up to the person to make the most out of his situation and enjoy life and holidays as the Cratchit family does.