A nice classic and a wake up call for the moralities. It is timeless for the modern day audience as well. However, as a kid when I read the story I interpreted it in a different way. That is people 'only' need to do good because of the karma not out of genuine intensions. Now I see it the way Dickens want the people to see it's morals. That being kind to others will make sure you stay happy and peaceful in life and in death.

Also, I am not a big fan of Dicken's language which is always a bit exaggerated even though it is not hard to read and understand.