A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

A Tale of Two Cities

Charles Dickens

416 pages • first pub 1859 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging dark emotional slow-paced

Description

With his sublime parting words, "It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done..." Sidney Carton joins that exhalted group of Dickensian characters who have earned a permanent place in the popular literary imagination. His dramati...

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Moods

emotional 60%
dark 53%
challenging 50%
sad 43%
tense 39%
reflective 36%
adventurous 26%
mysterious 16%
informative 14%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 10%
funny 6%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 31%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 36% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.7

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