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Summary: I think that this was a good book, with a great storyline.
Review: While I was reading this book, I found that it was very hard to follow if you are trying to read it in a short amount of time. I Also could tell that it was an excellent story and very interesting and thought provoking. I firmly believe that if you have the time to do so this is definately one of the best books you can read. Without a time limit that you have to finish reading it by this could easily be anybody's favorite book.
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Summary: I enjoyed A tale of Two Cities
Review: This was an excellent book. It is my favorite of all of Dickens's books, and is extremely interesting. It is, however, not an easy read and those who are looking for a book that will not take them a long time to read should probably consider another book. The book is about the French revolution on a large scale, but if you go in to depth then you will be able to learn a lot about human relationships and human nature. A strong and eloquent book, I greatly enjoyed this Charles Dickens classic.
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Summary: worth the trouble...what trouble?
Review: It is disappointing to read such negative reviews of this book. Perhaps, when people are used to watching Mtv and reading books--if reading at all--written for those with short and shallow attention-spans, it is understandable that they may be unable to appreciate such a work as this; however, this book was not written for the Mtv generation. Not originally published as a Book, but as a series of segments (much like a soap opera or tv drama of the pre-tv time), one must understand that each chapter was created to captivate and entertain a reader with an imaginary world that could only be created on a strong foundation of detailed description. Are the streets and trees and people and smells and sounds and hopes and fears in our lives trivial and "boring?" No, these are the materials of our world, today... In the days before television, it was necessary to describe in great detail the rain, the earth, the dark walls and the rough cobble stones to give the reader a feel for the world in which the characters were working through their lives. The 'boring" details create the foundation of the book, give context to the individuals that many a thoughtful reader has grown to care for at each turn of the page. This book is an exciting story set in one of the most exciting times of world history. Far from being boring, it is thought-provoking, heart-breaking, and elevating. Not hard to read, but hard to put down. I only hope the negative reviews will not be heeded and that the book will be allowed to stand on its own very strong merits.
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Summary: This book should actually be less than 100 pages
Review: This book virtually had no recognizable point for the first several hundred pages. When a distinguishable storyline actually appeared, I was able to follow, but had absolutely no clue who the characters were. I admit the last 1/3 of the book was very intriuging, but it could be severly condensed. Too much plot excess.
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Summary: Confusing Book, Didnt understand most of it.............
Review: I had to read this book for my Humanities class to graduate High School, I read maybe 6 chapters out of this whole book, the book lost me so many times, I just refused to read it. To many characters, to many details, to much fluffing it up. Dickens needs to get to the damn point. I dont recommend this book to anyone who doesnt like to concentrate on every lil' word and detail. It gets confusing, you learn more with discussion than you do reading the damn book. Listen to the Audio Book or watch the movie...
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Summary: A magestically rendered story of love and revenge.
Review: I read several reviews of this book, and frankly, I was appalled by the number of readers who considered T2C "boring" or "stupid". Perhaps it did not occur to the readers that occasionally effort is required to enjoy any particular activity? T2C is not only fascinating, but it resonates with detail, generates unforgettable characters, and illustrates equally the horrors before AND after the Revolution. Granted, the first chapters are tedious, and coincidences are occasionally a bit too opportune, but on the whole this is a stunning work of true merit. I admit that the book is also much more enjoyable if the reader has access to someone who knows the book (an English teacher for instance!). Incidentally, I am 17, and would gladly read this instead of another paperback thriller or cheap romance any day!
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Summary: Great Book
Review: In every revolution, the oppressed, once liberated, will almost always abuse the hard-fought power and oppress the oppressor and even some of his fellow comrades. This may be one of the dark sides of human nature and no one can possibly escape from it. Just look at the behaviors of the Defarges once they attained power. Then compare it to that of Mao's and Stalin's, striking similarities will become obvious.
Dickens's use language is both rich and griping. It's very hard to put down the book once you start it. Surprises hit you in almost every chapter.
Carton's love for Lucie, and what he did for her is also hard to forget.
A must-read for everyone.
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Summary: It's a good book
Review: I had to read this book for my English class and it was a pretty good book. It's kind of hard to follow through with in the beginning but once you get going on the book, it was pretty good. If you're interested in the late 1700s and 1800s, it's a book for you. It has a lot about the Bastille and Gullotine It seems like Dickens runs his mouth on and on though about a lot of nothing sometimes but it turns out that the book isn't that bad. My classmates made fun of his writing, they say that he gets paid per word that's why he writes so much and elaborates on every single chapter. This is a book that you need to read and find out for yourself if you like it or not.
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Summary: A book for all to enjoy
Review: I just read 'A Tale of Two Cities' in my high school gifted English class. I must say that I loved it! Not only did Dickens capture the "truth" of the French Revolution, but also the culture of the time. How Lucie faints(which "ladies" of the time did), the horrible judicial conditions, etc. It was also interesting that Dickens separated the book into 3 different parts. Some authors do that to symbolize past, present, and future. Also the fact that most of the characters have a twin(Carton and Darnay, Lucie and her mother, etc). The many references to religion and the bible[Jerry Cruncher compared to Jesus Christ(JC)-not a coincidence]. I do agree though that the beginning of the story was a bit slow, but so was the beginning of the revolution. After the first few chapters of the book, the story started to become clear:)
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Summary: It was the best of times, but could have been much better.
Review: I have already heard several reviews for this book, hearing of those who hate it and those who love it. I am very skeptical about this book. I read both the book and the cliff notes, and found the story to be rather intriguing, and rather boring. One has said not to knock a book just because you don't understand it. Well I feel that is one of the best reasons to knock a book. Getting to the point, Charles Dickens was able to create a very good storyline, but he dumbed it down too much. I felt reading
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