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Summary: One of Dickens best
Review: After having read the reviews of other readers I must say I am utterly dismayed at many of the critics I saw. As this book is not required reading at my High School I was forced to read on my own purly for the love of great literature. Dickens mannaged to elegantly depict the French Revolution with such style as to leave one speechless at the end. I am of the opnion that the reasson so many people have found this work either boring or complicated is becuse they have not taken the time to reasearch the subject further to find out for themselfs what exactly Dickens was talking about. I would be glad to recomend this book to anyone I meet on the streets and although only a Sophomore am disheartened at the many negative response it has recived.
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Summary: It's wonderful
Review: Dickens is a master. The setting is rich, characters interesting and use of foreshadowing, personification, and symbolism amazing. His language is beautiful, and his prose elegant. The book contains many surprising plot twists, and imaginative, yet realistic motives. Frankly, I am astonished that anyone could not love this book.
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Summary: A Cure for Insomnia...
Review: If you're having problems sleeping, this is probably the book for you. With its convoluted sentences that often span half a page without cease, this novel manages to put half the students in my honors sophomore English class asleep.To be sure, the plot is tolerable, if relying a bit too much on coincidences. Of course, Darnay and Carton just HAPPEN to look alike and Carton just HAPPENS to be the assistant of Darnay's lawyer... In fact, I occasionally even found myself wanting to know what happened next. Dickens' language...well, I must pay my compliments to his vocabulary. The devices of foreshadowing and symbolism which he seemed to be over fond of using are easy to miss in some cases, and smackingly obvious in others. Also, a warning about the melodramatic prose that was so appealing to Dickens' audience. Lastly-- to the characters which are so often lauded. There are occasional interesting characters like Jerry Cruncher and his Anna Dominoes (his "Anno Domini") and the vehemently loyal Miss Pross. However, Lucie is particularly unappealing as the heroine (ever fainting, provided that there be a comfortable chair near). The reader often wonders exactly what it is that so inspires such strong devotion from Carton and Darnay. How she can manage to be the 'golden thread' that holds everything so well together when there is absolutely no evidence of extraordinary intelligence or strength? Or even of ANY intelligence or strength? She is compassionate, yes, but it is a quality which many ladies were expected to possess in those days. Overall, if you want to enjoy an excellent story with the French Revolution as a backdrop...don't read Tale of Two Cities. I suggest The Scarlet Pimpernel, a much more exciting and swashbuckling classic (also set in the French Revolution). While Tale has some good qualities, I feel they are much over-shadowed by its vices. Any excitement in the novel is eclipsed by the horrid prose.
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Summary: A bit confusing, but otherwise captivating
Review: This was truly an exceptional book by Dickens. The details make it extraordinary. It is a bit difficult to read, because of the extensive vocabulary. But otherwise, it has a great plot and is well written. Definitely recommended
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Summary: This is a love story full of deep and creative characters
Review: A Tale of Two Cities is one of the greatest love stories I have ever read. (It is up there with Gone With the Wind and Love Story.) This book takes you back to the the French Revolution with its rich characters and plot. For any hopeless romantic out there who loves a classic love story, this is the book to read. Be sure to keep the tissues near by at the end.
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Summary: One of the best "classics" ever!!!
Review: Yes, it has its flaws, both literary and historical, but the characters, emotions, and themes in this wonderful, thrilling, heart-wrenching novel are as true and gripping as in any great "classic" story ever written. I first read the story of A Tale of Two Cities as a Classic Comic when I was eight years old--and I've probably read the novel fifty times since. One of THE great stories in the English language.
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Summary: GET TO THE POINT!!!!
Review: Come on, could he ramble on any more?!?! Dickens needed to learn to get to the point! THIS is why you don't pay a writer by the word, I'm sure Dickens made a fortune!
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Summary: I did not enjoy the book, nor did I find it informative.
Review: "A Tale of Two Cities" is tedious and time consuming. While many people say that it has plenty of action, Dickens spends too much time in description for it to be truly enjoyable. The language is too grand for most audiences today, but this is understandable. What is not understandable is the lack of life put into the words. Certainly the book is somewhat realistic, but it lacks realism. Too many characters maintain their high ideals in a time that is essentially war and chaos. I would not, under any circumstances reccommend this book to either an adult or a child.
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Summary: A True Classic
Review: This book is not only a classic because Dickens is dead, it is a classic because it is well-written, has deep characters and an incredible plot. In my opinion, this is one of the greatest, truest love stories of all times. When I say this I am speaking of Sidney's love...true love is like his was. Totally unselfish, only wanting what made the object of his affection happy, even if it didn't include him. The book left me overwelmed and it was my second read!
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Summary: Complete and Utter Garbage
Review: The sentence above sums up the entire novel. If all the details were removed, the novel would barely be ten pages long. For goodness sake, Dickens wasted over two pages to describe the inside of one bank!!!!PLEASE DO NOT READ!!!!
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