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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
Soooo good. A classic for obvious reason. The story is gripping and painful. I couldn't help but fall in love with the characters.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Lots of political and social commentary in this. Requires concentration but worth the effort.
listened on CD. Got to #4.
2019 listened to the entire confusing story. I think it is a story of redemption. Ends with friend giving life for friend.
2019 listened to the entire confusing story. I think it is a story of redemption. Ends with friend giving life for friend.
Reminded me of the Count of Monte Cristo. 3.5 stars - the extra half star is for being quoted in Star Trek II WOK.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Excellent classic. Arcane and difficult English
usage make it a difficult read
usage make it a difficult read
The first thing I thought was how did I ever get through this book as a teenager?? What I wouldn't give to have a teacher's guide with me. (Enter Wikipedia.) "What do you think the symbolism of Madame Defarge's knitting was?" This was one of the first books I read on my new Kindle and I LOVE the instant dictionary. It came in so handy when faced with the obscure or foreign words that Dickens used. Of course, they were modern words in his time.
I think the issues Dickens warned us about still exist today. With greater and greater division between the Haves and the Have Nots, the future is foretold. Dickens wrote Tale to warn England not to follow in the footsteps of France, but his warning was to the aristocrats to not be so dismissive of other people. We should heed his warnings today. Dickens also warns about the chaos of society when there are no rules or when the rules favor one class over the other. After the revolution, the people threw out all rules and their behavior regressed to that similar to animals on the hunt. Facts meant nothing compared to their need for revenge and blood. The first taste of blood fueled the need for more blood, even the blood of innocent people.
I loved the unrequited love of Sydney for Lucie and her daughter. Such a selfless love from someone who lived such a messed up life. His love for Lucie was the one bright shining light in his life, and he did not begrudge Charles for winning her love. His final sacrifice was the greatest gift he could give the one he loved. And he passed this love onto the young girl who shared his end. What a redemption for Sydney.
I think the issues Dickens warned us about still exist today. With greater and greater division between the Haves and the Have Nots, the future is foretold. Dickens wrote Tale to warn England not to follow in the footsteps of France, but his warning was to the aristocrats to not be so dismissive of other people. We should heed his warnings today. Dickens also warns about the chaos of society when there are no rules or when the rules favor one class over the other. After the revolution, the people threw out all rules and their behavior regressed to that similar to animals on the hunt. Facts meant nothing compared to their need for revenge and blood. The first taste of blood fueled the need for more blood, even the blood of innocent people.
I loved the unrequited love of Sydney for Lucie and her daughter. Such a selfless love from someone who lived such a messed up life. His love for Lucie was the one bright shining light in his life, and he did not begrudge Charles for winning her love. His final sacrifice was the greatest gift he could give the one he loved. And he passed this love onto the young girl who shared his end. What a redemption for Sydney.