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A review by chatcha31
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
challenging
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
The plot and characters only started making sense halfway through the book. Once there, the whole thing really picks up the pace.
I think the serialised structure and his inclination to jump between various story lines and characters made it difficult to get to grips w the story. It also felt like as a reader I had no idea where the plot was going until halfway. I did really love the final reveals and tie ins of backstory. That was done well, Mr Dickens
Interesting to learn the history of a period I'm unfamiliar with. Sydney Carton unexpected MVP. Mostly I'm just grateful to not live in A) the 1700s B) 1700s France
I think the serialised structure and his inclination to jump between various story lines and characters made it difficult to get to grips w the story. It also felt like as a reader I had no idea where the plot was going until halfway. I did really love the final reveals and tie ins of backstory. That was done well, Mr Dickens
Interesting to learn the history of a period I'm unfamiliar with. Sydney Carton unexpected MVP. Mostly I'm just grateful to not live in A) the 1700s B) 1700s France