A review by wandering_recorder
A Tale of Two Cities (Seasons Edition -- Winter), by Charles Dickens

challenging dark emotional informative slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This novels reputation is well earned. It has a compelling story that takes you along the lives of these famous characters while giving a unique insight into the events of the French Revolution. The only complaint I have is that the language can be hard to follow at times due to its archaic nature, but this overall was not too big of an obstacle to overcome. My favorite aspect of this text, besides its occasional perception into human nature, is how Dickens ties in various aspects into the story over and over again, making things come full circle in surprising ways. Overall, I loved revisiting this old friend and would recommend it for others to read.
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