A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

A Tale of Two Cities

Charles Dickens

14 hours, 43 minutes first pub 1859 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging dark emotional slow-paced
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Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, A Tale of Two Cities is a sprawling tale of London and revolutionary Paris with a complex plot portraying the results of terror and treason, love and supreme sacrifice. "It was the best of times, ...

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Moods

emotional 59%
dark 55%
challenging 50%
sad 44%
tense 42%
reflective 36%
adventurous 29%
mysterious 17%
informative 15%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 12%
funny 6%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 32%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.7

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