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The Impossible Quest Of Hailing A Taxi On Christmas Eve (Cyberpunk Fairy Tales) Paperback – December 13, 2017

by George Saoulidis (Author)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 47 ratings
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Scrooge Is Looking For A Taxi

Dickens meets I, Robot in this sci-fi retelling of a classic story.In this modern retelling of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," Scrooge is looking for a taxi to get home on Christmas Eve. But he will get the ride of his life, as he is walked through his past, his present and his future to end up a changed man.Set in modern day Athens, this science-fiction version of the classic ghost story is guaranteed to bring shivers down your spine and a smile to your face.“It isn't too late for all us Scrooges, and this story did make me see more than the classic.”“An entertaining, uplifting novella perfect to read during Christmastime.”“This is a rollicking, hiccup producing, laugh out loud morality play that would make Dickens sit up and take notice. A lot of fun!”

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    December 13, 2017
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    5 x 0.2 x 8 inches
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    197348871X
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    978-1973488712
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (December 13, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 80 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 197348871X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1973488712
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.36 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.2 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 47 ratings

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George Saoulidis

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Writer/Director. I enjoy taking ancient Greek myths and turning them into modern sci-fi spooky versions. I also like to write romantic comedies, and people seem to like them, so why not?

Many of my stories are icky, in various ways. I’m European, we have a higher tolerance for that kind of stuff. Plus, I’m inspired by mythology and Shakespeare, so if you can’t handle tragedy and bodily fluids, feel free to move on.

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Andrea L. Stoeckel
5.0 out of 5 stars uber and Scrooge....
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2016
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"Do not make the same mistakes I did. Do not die alone. It's still early, there is still time to change your fate. Merry Christmas, dear friend."

This is a short story update/ reworking of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. The thing is, this is a rather good one, and I've read some really bad ones over the years. "Scrooge", of course the miserly accountant he always is. Bob Cratchitt is a woman with a small sickly child, and the "spirits" are three taxi drivers in the SuperTaxi Company.

Being as its now the 21st century, there are upgrades to the software, but the story remains the same, as does the lessons it teaches.

This is a rollicking hiccup producing laugh out loud morality play that would make Dickens sit up and take notice. A lot of fun!
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Matthew
4.0 out of 5 stars If you enjoyed Scooged, you'll want this.
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2018
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It's a quick, fun retelling of the classic story, with a semi-dystopian edge. Not quite cyberpunk, but has that feel.
The voices are perfect for the audio version too!
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Terry
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Retelling of Classic Story
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2016
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Scrooge needs a ride home. He calls the equivalent of Uber. Things are said, and the ride departs without him. He tries to hail a taxi, but not one would take him home. So begins the updated version of the classic story. And as it continues, it is faithful to the original. Love it, absolutely loved it. Perhaps I finally saw myself and because of me, my daughter. It isn't too late for all us Scrooges, and this story did make me see more than the classic. Bravo, Mr. Saoulidis!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A lot of fun for Christmas
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2016
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I really likes this story. Even though it may seem like a rip off of Dickens (it is) it is a new and modern story that I could relate to a lot better. If we ever get to computerized taxies remember to NEVER piss off the computer. I'd encourage you to take this one for a ride.
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anonymous cat
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2016
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It certainly was different than the original story. It would have been better without the bad words, in my opinion.
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Kandy
4.0 out of 5 stars A modern day telling of Scrooge.
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2017
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A fun short story with a modern day version of Scrooge. Very entertaining. I really enjoyed it.
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vinnyz
5.0 out of 5 stars Great modern twist on a classic story.
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2016
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Very enjoyable story,well written modern version of a Christmas classic. Ten more words required is stupid and a major waste of time and effort which I'm sure stops people other than want a be professional reviewers from leaving decent reviews which would be helpful to readers and authors alike!
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David
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute slant on a classic tale
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2016
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This was a cute, modern retelling of a classic. I can't wait to forward it on to my greek friend. He's not a miser in any way but he'll get a kick out of it. And the A.I. slant, it was very amusing.
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Meera
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting retelling
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2018
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A very well done interesting retelling of a Christmas carol bringing it quite clearly into modern times. A good little read, I am not a huge one for Christmas tales but i still enjoyed this.
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VB
1.0 out of 5 stars Dickens did it best
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 1, 2018
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This is a modernised retelling of the Charles Dickens classic.
The premise was good but I found the mistaken use of some words distracting e.g. 'Scrooge was excruciated'. I don't know if this was due to translation difficulties but proofreading should have prevented this issue. The description of the children includes reference to ethnicity and religious beliefs but uses language that I found offensive.
I had hoped to enjoy a short comic retelling of a traditional story, but this did not fit the bill for me and I am unlikely to read anything else by this author.
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