A Tale of Two Cities

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Summary: This book was so interesting
Review: I thought that this book was awesome!!! When I had to read it over the summer for English I didn't understand it at all. Once my English class analyzed it, the hidden meanings let loose to a whole world of thought inducing themes. I enjoyed this book very much.

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Summary: Think 18th century soap-opera with a dash of espionage
Review: This book starts off slowly. The first impression I had of this book was that it was boring. Then more characters are introduced, and more plot twists come about. The story is about a 18th century English family that get intangled in a conspiracy. It also follows a French wine shop owner who has a grudge against her families murderer. If you like espionage, love stories and historical fiction books then this is the book for you. This book spreds many genres of literature and has a little bit of everything from each. Strongly recommended.

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Summary: Surprisingly Great
Review: Well, not quite surprising. Every English teacher I know raves about this one, including the teacher who assigned my class to read it. I didn't find it too difficult to read, but I didn't understand some of the meaning until my teacher explained it. I would recommend having some notes on the book handy as you read it. It's time spent well, though.

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Summary: It starts out good, and then ends up being boring!
Review: I think it was interesting and all reading the first book, but when you get to books two and three, BEWARE it is boring! And it is also hard to understand!

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Summary: The worst book I have ever read!!!!!!!!!
Review: My English teacher made me read this book and I hated every minute of it! The reason I gave this book one star is because there was no choice for zero stars. Spare yourself from reading this book.

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Summary: I thought this book was simply fabulous!!!
Review: When I first learned in my English II class that I had to read this book I was very disapointed. But I soon found myself looking forward to the discussions and eagerly sharing what I had expierenced. This has become, very quickly, one of my all time favorite books. It is a quick and easy read, and is full of great foreshadowing and has a mind tormenting plot. I was on the edge of my seat and I would recomend this book to ANY ONE!! It is beyond words.

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Summary: I'm Sorry If You Are Forced To Read This
Review: I thought this book was tedious and unimformative with the most action at the end which was barely any. Do your best to make your english teacher spare you from reading this. Cliff Notes are even boring!

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Summary: Worth Reading...you might even learn something
Review: This is really a great book, especially in reference to literary elements and plot. Dickens' masterful writing style with his intricate details and vivid descriptions is present here. Characters are especially well presented. I am a high school senior and I really didn't enjoy being forced to read this lengthy piece of (somewhat) historical literature 8 weeks prior to graduation, (thanks Dr. Sims) but T2C is certainly a work that should be read by all, if not for pleasure, then for the sake of reading this "classic". You might even learn something.

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Summary: Weak Characterization- Decent Plot
Review: The Characters in this novel are very weak. They certainly are not explored enough for anyone to be sympathetic towards any one in the book. So therefore, the strong point would have to be plot. There are marvelous moments in the story, particularly the ending, which will provide any reader with an adreniline rush. In my opinion, though, there are far too many aspects of the story that drone on with no purpose.

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Summary: A book worth a reader's time
Review: I think this book is great. I loved the unique characters and their forceful struggle. I thought that the book gave a wonderful glimpse of the true feelings and reasons for the actions of all people during the revolution. This book is definitly worth reading.