A Christmas Carol: Audiobook
As an audiobook, A Christmas Carol runs an estimated 3.4 hours (about 2.3 hours at 1.5× playback speed).
The instrumentWhen will you finish it?
Based on 3.4 hours of listening (estimated).
| Your pace | You'll finish in |
|---|---|
| 30 min / day | 7 days |
| 1 hour / day | 4 days |
| 2 hours / day | 2 days |
| 1 hour / day at 1.5× | 3 days |
You'll finish in–by –
What our data says
- At 3.4 hours (estimated), it's shorter than 94% of the fantasy audiobooks we measured.
- That's 69% shorter than the average fantasy audiobook (11 hrs across 1861 titles in our dataset).
Computed from fantasy audiobooks in The Books Insider dataset (build ); listening time estimated from page count. Methodology.
Who is this for?
Best for fantasy listeners: a weekend-size listen at 3.4 hours (estimated).
About the book
An Apple Books Classic edition. Oh joy! LeVar Burton narrates Charles Dickens’ family classic. It’s Christmas Eve in Victorian England. While some families don’t know where their next meal will come from, Ebenezer Scrooge sits in his large home, counting his vast wealth. Like every other night, he’s alone. But when he’s visited by three spirits, Scrooge is forced to reflect on his callousness and stinginess. Dickens was passionate about affecting social issues through his stories. A Christmas Carol offered readers the gift of empathy toward working families, orphans, and others who encountered daily challenges. Almost 200 years and many adaptations later—including the Apple Original Film Spirited , a modern musical rendition starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds—this beloved tale remains a resonant celebration of generosity and community.
How to listen to A Christmas Carol free
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Start listening freeQuestions listeners ask
How long is A Christmas Carol as an audiobook?
A Christmas Carol runs about 3.4 hours, our estimate from its 114 pages at a typical narration pace. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 2.3 hours.
Is A Christmas Carol free as an audiobook?
Yes, for new listeners: the trial starts you with three free audiobooks.
When was A Christmas Carol first published?
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens was first published in 1843.
