A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

A Tale of Two Cities

Charles Dickens

360 pages • first pub 1859 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging dark emotional slow-paced

Description

Relates the adventures of a young Englishman who gives his life during the French Revolution to save the husband of the woman he loves.

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Moods

emotional 60%
dark 54%
challenging 50%
sad 45%
tense 41%
reflective 37%
adventurous 29%
mysterious 17%
informative 15%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 11%
funny 6%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 32%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 35% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | 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: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.7

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