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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
I had a hard time getting into Dickens as a regular paper book but really enjoyed this novel as an audiobook.
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
An incredible story of love, romance, and hope in set in a bloody and hateful time. The final chapters are easily among the most beautiful pieces of prose I've ever read. Add in a few key plot twists and well-timed insertions of humorous elements, and it's easy to see why this classic has held up so well over time. More at bookhopping.
I _____ this book. The word isn't esteem, or love, or admire, or respect, or even tolerate. its 'loathe'.
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
2.5⭐️
Supongo que tengo la mala suerte de que no me encante la pluma de Charles Dickens.
"Historia de dos ciudades" es una novela que critica ardientemente la sociedad del siglo XVIII y las diferencias entre estratos sociales. La narración se ubica en Londres y París durante un período amplio del sigle XVIII, antes y durante la revolución francesa (1789).
Al tener tantos elementos históricos se hace un poco tedioso el libro, la verdad. Aunque la escritura de Dickens no me ha gustado nunca por su ritmo. Así que eso tampoco ayuda.
Además del contexto histórico, nos encontramos con una historia "de amor" que se desarrolla en estos tiempos tan complicados. Hay muchos detalles de la época, muchos giros de trama de personajes secundarios y alguna que otra escena un poco inesperada.
Debo decir que me ha parecido lento, tedioso y no muy vibrante. No se me ha hecho una lectura divertida, ni amena, ni siquiera tenía ganas de seguir leyendo llegado a un punto. Aún así tenía que darle una oportunidad.
Seguro que aquellas personas a quienes les guste la historia y/o la pluma de Dickens les va a gustar esta novela.
Supongo que tengo la mala suerte de que no me encante la pluma de Charles Dickens.
"Historia de dos ciudades" es una novela que critica ardientemente la sociedad del siglo XVIII y las diferencias entre estratos sociales. La narración se ubica en Londres y París durante un período amplio del sigle XVIII, antes y durante la revolución francesa (1789).
Al tener tantos elementos históricos se hace un poco tedioso el libro, la verdad. Aunque la escritura de Dickens no me ha gustado nunca por su ritmo. Así que eso tampoco ayuda.
Además del contexto histórico, nos encontramos con una historia "de amor" que se desarrolla en estos tiempos tan complicados. Hay muchos detalles de la época, muchos giros de trama de personajes secundarios y alguna que otra escena un poco inesperada.
Debo decir que me ha parecido lento, tedioso y no muy vibrante. No se me ha hecho una lectura divertida, ni amena, ni siquiera tenía ganas de seguir leyendo llegado a un punto. Aún así tenía que darle una oportunidad.
Seguro que aquellas personas a quienes les guste la historia y/o la pluma de Dickens les va a gustar esta novela.
I’ve never understood why people say a particular book changed their life. Like, be real, did it really? The Book Thief was good, but let us be honest for a moment. BUT THIS. This changed my life.
Let me preface this by saying that the only other classic I’ve read was Heidi when I was in fourth grade. Obviously I’m biased.
However, with that being said, Dickens eloquently and effectively delivers a compelling narrative, through a dynamic cast of characters and a strong plot. I felt, at times, that there were one to many characters, but that may have been a product of my own failure to read slowly.
Let me preface this by saying that the only other classic I’ve read was Heidi when I was in fourth grade. Obviously I’m biased.
However, with that being said, Dickens eloquently and effectively delivers a compelling narrative, through a dynamic cast of characters and a strong plot. I felt, at times, that there were one to many characters, but that may have been a product of my own failure to read slowly.
This was really difficult to follow whilst listening to. I found myself fat dreaming, and often had to back up and repeat segments. It seems like many people have this issue based on the reviews I'm reading. It also seems like many people have enjoyed this book much more on their second pass. Until then, I'm giving it 2 stars as it was simply a struggle to get into.