A Tale of Two Cities
By Charles Dickens
- Release Date: 2000-01-01
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
Description
The novel depicts the plight of the French peasantry demoralised by the French aristocracy in the years leading up to the revolution, the corresponding brutality demonstrated by the revolutionaries toward the former aristocrats in the early years of the revolution, and many unflattering social parallels with life in London during the same time period. It follows the lives of several characters through these events.
Reviews
Classic for sure
5By Jon and KateThere is a reason it’s a classic. If only men could use words so eloquently today.A Tale of Two Cities
2By Big Head 39Takes too long to get into anything interesting. Dickens has a way of over describing the minute and then sort of glossing over major happenings. His style just doesn’t work for me.A tale of two American justice systems
4By elpasoerickpI was a victims of police brutality in my teenage years. The honor English courses I was taking at the time were forever lost in the middle of this book. It was so strange to read this-with such parallels in my hardship. To relive and unlock my mind and soul. Pray for me that I died and was resurrected.Compelling
5By W. Grey ChampionI’m bereft whenever I finish a Dickens novel, but bless the man’s prodigiousness! This classic is a spellbinding tale of the French Revolution. I thought Dickens would follow the fugitives to safe shores in the end and perhaps reveal why Carton and Darnay looked so alike- was Sydney the bastard son of Darnay's father or uncle? It’s long- but not long enough!Thank you for the free book!
5By AlsoNotBornYesterdayThank you for the free book!A Tale of Two Cities
5By Tulip AdmirerA well presented, sobering story set in a troublesome time in history — showing us the breadth of the capabilities of mankind, from massive depravity to selfless actions of a few who put others above themselves. Makes one think about the present world and how we each can see how choices in the pathways of life shape who we are and what we become.My favorite book of all time
5By 68blackAmazingGreat
5By Environmently FriendlyThis book is very useful for me.C
5By ddjsjsjssjksSdBeautiful
5By nickel.ouaisThis piece of historical fiction captured my heart. Resurrection, redemption, and rising up for the repressed during an age of revolution. A powerful story with a meaningful ending, as well as unique and lovable characters. Sydney Carton, you have my whole heart.
