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A Tale of Two Cities
The Marquis lay there, like stone, with a knife pushed into his heart. On his chest lay a piece of paper, with the words: Drive him fast to the grave. This is from JACQUES.' The French Revolution brings terror and death to many people. But even in these troubled times people can still love and be kind. They can be generous and true-hearted... and brave.
96 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1991
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June 15, 2018
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair...
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November 24, 2022
Well, I'm not really into this books especially classics.
But I had to read it for my class and I saw that it was good!
I enjoyed it.
Maybe one of the things was that it was kind of a summary of what had happened in the book and it didn't have any description of the places or anything which I believe was the reason I enjoyed it.
But I had to read it for my class and I saw that it was good!
I enjoyed it.
Maybe one of the things was that it was kind of a summary of what had happened in the book and it didn't have any description of the places or anything which I believe was the reason I enjoyed it.
June 16, 2023
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March 23, 2017
I appreciate Dickens. I really do. I believe that if Dickens had never written books like these, the English language would be much worse off. Yet I can't say that I liked this book, or that I even liked the way Dickens wrote this book. Laboring through Dickens's beautiful sentences, packed full of clauses and appositives and kitchen sinks, was much more of a chore than an enjoyable experience. Granted, I did read this over a weekend, and yes, failing a quiz on this book may have had something to do with that rate. Yet I didn't get much out of it.
First, Dickens lets the setting and the plot tell the story here. Yet, and call me classical, I believe that letting the characters tell a plot works much better. But Dickens delighted in describing people as objects, mechanical things that exist to perform plot objectives, and only really gives them a personality when they are not doing anything great. The first two books nearly drowned in this excess, this holding of plot and setting over characters. But in the third book, Dickens does make a comeback and infuses these characters with passion that I wish had been there before. Mr. Lorry is the only character that remains consistently interesting throughout; it's a pity he's so disliked.
There is potential in this book, but the flaws in it detracted greatly from my favor. Maybe I'll come back to it five, fifteen years from now, and see the genius of the soulless (which I don't use as a pejorative - I simply mean the lack of characters with souls) plot and ornate setting. But as for now, this remains to me as a book that went nowhere. At least it ends with a bright spark.
First, Dickens lets the setting and the plot tell the story here. Yet, and call me classical, I believe that letting the characters tell a plot works much better. But Dickens delighted in describing people as objects, mechanical things that exist to perform plot objectives, and only really gives them a personality when they are not doing anything great. The first two books nearly drowned in this excess, this holding of plot and setting over characters. But in the third book, Dickens does make a comeback and infuses these characters with passion that I wish had been there before. Mr. Lorry is the only character that remains consistently interesting throughout; it's a pity he's so disliked.
There is potential in this book, but the flaws in it detracted greatly from my favor. Maybe I'll come back to it five, fifteen years from now, and see the genius of the soulless (which I don't use as a pejorative - I simply mean the lack of characters with souls) plot and ornate setting. But as for now, this remains to me as a book that went nowhere. At least it ends with a bright spark.
July 4, 2016
1. OXFORD & STAGE 4
2. 90min.
3. French, Revolution, brings, death, people, kind, love
4. a)The older brother's voice was cold and hard; he seemed to think the boy was less important than a horse or a dog.
b) I think this man's way of thinking about life is wrong. Lives should be equal whether rich man or not.
5. This is the first time for me to read classic book. In old days, the way of thinking was really cruel. And people, who lived that era, were killed easily. People said "you have to die!" As I said in 4.b), lives should be equal. On these days, we can see animals, which treat badly or were killed by people, on Twitter. I would say animals are also respected same as human because each of them also have a life. This book was good!
2. 90min.
3. French, Revolution, brings, death, people, kind, love
4. a)The older brother's voice was cold and hard; he seemed to think the boy was less important than a horse or a dog.
b) I think this man's way of thinking about life is wrong. Lives should be equal whether rich man or not.
5. This is the first time for me to read classic book. In old days, the way of thinking was really cruel. And people, who lived that era, were killed easily. People said "you have to die!" As I said in 4.b), lives should be equal. On these days, we can see animals, which treat badly or were killed by people, on Twitter. I would say animals are also respected same as human because each of them also have a life. This book was good!
June 6, 2016
If you want to know how life was before and after the French Revolution in France and what British people thought about it this is the book to read. You can find love, excitement, politics , history in it. I definietly recommend it.
June 12, 2016
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January 31, 2019
A Greatest story of two diffrents World , A full of meaning and themes . Talking about love , faith , death and promises ..
Worth ti read it , It's really a great Tale .
Worth ti read it , It's really a great Tale .
June 17, 2020
Such a sad story. It highlights the fact that freedom is never priceless, yet its cost might be your life. These themes are common in revolutions.
September 8, 2024
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of?incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair... "
This quote remains deeply resonant when reflecting on the tumultuous revolutions of some other nations decades ago.
This quote remains deeply resonant when reflecting on the tumultuous revolutions of some other nations decades ago.
March 24, 2017
I read this book because of a 'go on a blind date with a book' thing organised at uni. It is a simplified-language, shortened version of Dickens' novel. It was an hour well spent, especially since I hadn't read the novel and wasn't acquainted with its content. Even in this simplified version, the story is good, nearly brought a tear to my eye.
August 28, 2019
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January 30, 2024
Lo he tenido que leer por el instituto, aunque no me ha aburrido demasiado. Al principio no entend¨ªa nada, pero poco a poco se van descubriendo detalles y el libro se va haciendo m¨¢s interesante. El final me ha dejado ?, y me alegro de haberlo le¨ªdo (se hace muy corto, lo he acabado en una tarde!)
June 28, 2018
it was one of the best book i have read till today. it finishes really dramatically and really made me cry
May 27, 2020
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February 10, 2024
It was ok.I read it for fun.
More like a 2.5 stars
More like a 2.5 stars
February 24, 2018
Sydney Carton is a good lawyer and good man too. In the end Sydney saved Charles Darnay's life. He was so brave....After i finished this book, i watched its full movie immediately. I enjoyed both of book and movie. French Revolution....History says that it comes out with much blood. This novel reached to my heart deeply and got desires to study more about French Revolution in future.
December 27, 2015
What a great -also pathetic- history of France. I didn't know the details about French Revolution, now I'm a bit learning but still I have the curiousity about it. I'm willing to read this in its long-form novel.
I bought this book because it was necessary to read as it'll bring questions on English exam about the book. At first pages I found the plot so complex but hey 'how could you dare to shorten the story while it was a great and historical and full of details -about 300 pages originally- as a novel?!' Still good anyway.
Hope I can find the opportunity to read its original book and fall in love with Carton maybe a several times. And maybe I watch the movie that my dad suggested itself.
The plot overall was amazing even if its summary or kind of. I loved how people in those centuries of cruelness and wildness can be still kind, in love and brave despite of those real animals. I loved how the story is not unpredictible and you just kinda need the sentence twice or maybe three-times. And I don't think I'll ever forgotten those final lines of thoughts of Sydney Carton. BRILLIANT HISTORY MAN.
I bought this book because it was necessary to read as it'll bring questions on English exam about the book. At first pages I found the plot so complex but hey 'how could you dare to shorten the story while it was a great and historical and full of details -about 300 pages originally- as a novel?!' Still good anyway.
Hope I can find the opportunity to read its original book and fall in love with Carton maybe a several times. And maybe I watch the movie that my dad suggested itself.
The plot overall was amazing even if its summary or kind of. I loved how people in those centuries of cruelness and wildness can be still kind, in love and brave despite of those real animals. I loved how the story is not unpredictible and you just kinda need the sentence twice or maybe three-times. And I don't think I'll ever forgotten those final lines of thoughts of Sydney Carton. BRILLIANT HISTORY MAN.
September 11, 2022
I really enjoyed the poetic sentences in this book. Might and might not read it again. I am not the biggest fan of summaries. I would have rather read the complete version. But overall loved the ending.
Lastly, my favorite thing about this book is that it showed both sides, the good and the bad, in every situation like when it showed that the revolutionists were just as wrong as the noblemen in some way..
Lastly, my favorite thing about this book is that it showed both sides, the good and the bad, in every situation like when it showed that the revolutionists were just as wrong as the noblemen in some way..
March 23, 2017
An amazing novel actually .
The part that discusses how people are being sent to the Guillotine all over France in the name of freedom and revolution, and how judges didn't dare to make the right decision just because they feared the anger of people , shows how easily movements are turned to something that might be more cruel than the whole system they moved against
The part that discusses how people are being sent to the Guillotine all over France in the name of freedom and revolution, and how judges didn't dare to make the right decision just because they feared the anger of people , shows how easily movements are turned to something that might be more cruel than the whole system they moved against
November 25, 2020
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April 19, 2013
Some girl's dad loses his memory from being in prison so long. To calm himself down he makes shoes, and he is rich. There's this French guy that goes to England. He marries the rich guy's daughter. He gets put in prison because he's the nephew of and evil French Aristocrat.
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March 23, 2017
I will definetly read the comlete book...
Sydney remind me of how Will Herondale compare himself to him. However, I felt very sorry for Sydney, because he loves Lucie but he thinks that he is not worthy of her, and to the end he was so brave!
Sydney remind me of how Will Herondale compare himself to him. However, I felt very sorry for Sydney, because he loves Lucie but he thinks that he is not worthy of her, and to the end he was so brave!
December 2, 2012
A little difficult to read
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March 28, 2014that very good
November 29, 2014
Abridged version of A Tale of Two Cities. I liked it. I will probably read the full version one day but for now, I'm not interested in reading it.
February 21, 2016
the last page was one of the .....
I'm shocked.
I'm shocked.
February 29, 2016
I have an exam tomorrow and I lost my book now I want it so bad
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