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jlothian's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
This was tough to follow, lots of characters, some with multiple names but I did enjoy the story.
benwillie's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best works of historical fiction ever. Dickens, per usual, does a perfect job with descriptions, characters, plot, and wordsmithing in general. The ending brings one to tears. I think I agree with J. K. Rowling when she refers to this book as having “the most perfect last line of a book ever written.” Would definitely recommend, and I'll be rereading this in the future.
maddy_11's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
viimetinka's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
doesitcomeinabook's review against another edition
1.0
sad to say i did not like this one
i fought to reach the end and, unfortunately, the resolution is not one i vibe with
i get that the situation was unjust, but in the midst of the French revolution the climax just felt wrong
*spoilers* a men that has the entire world at his feet, was born into wealth, got the girl without actually doing anything, acknowledges he must do more than renounce his family to solve the problems they've created, is saved twice by the sacrifice of a "friend" and gets to live happily ever after, without actually doing anything to change things
i fought to reach the end and, unfortunately, the resolution is not one i vibe with
i get that the situation was unjust, but in the midst of the French revolution the climax just felt wrong
*spoilers* a men that has the entire world at his feet, was born into wealth, got the girl without actually doing anything, acknowledges he must do more than renounce his family to solve the problems they've created, is saved twice by the sacrifice of a "friend" and gets to live happily ever after, without actually doing anything to change things
smithological_stories's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
slow_but_steady_reader's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
milos_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
kaileeann's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
5.0