A review by savvyrosereads
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

challenging dark emotional funny reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

On a reread for work (I teach a Law and Literature class), this remains one of my very favorite classics. Dickens’ characterization and humor is so good, and Sydney Carton rips me apart every time. If you only read a handful of works of classic literature in your life, this should be one of them.
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