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daisy_books's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
4.5
norasteinkopf's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.25
elreyturco's review against another edition
5.0
A compelling story, although told by an author that shares its liberal world vision with those whom he criticizes. It isn't hard to realize that, albeit he concedes that the French Revolution was violent and perpetrated by immoral and treacherous people, he also extolls the mob for displacing the old "high and mighty" as justifiable as any other form of political action.
Despite all these ethical issues, the book hitherto keeps the status of a "classic" that must be read and enjoyed by every reader.
Despite all these ethical issues, the book hitherto keeps the status of a "classic" that must be read and enjoyed by every reader.
musicdeepdive's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
4.75
Obviously the better of Dickens' two historical novels, a heavy and emotional read where any moments of levity are mere grimaces amidst a torrid social climate. One of his more economical novels pacing-wise as well, which prevents the work from getting caught up in extraneous plot detours and allows us to constantly feel that immediate excitement + terror of Revolution-era France and the lives of those involved in it. Arguably the best ending to any Dickens novel, too.
laureenreads's review against another edition
4.0
Reading Dickens is, at the best (and worst) of times, difficult. It's a worthwhile endeavor, but man, it can be hard to get through.
alexan13's review against another edition
5.0
This is clearly not a critical review by any means but I just need to express how completely this book consumed me. I am an ugly crying mess having finished it. Without a doubt my favorite book of the year so far.
austinrawr's review against another edition
it was very boring, also i was like 11 so i didn't fully appreciate it
ted_funsten's review against another edition
4.0
I read this years ago in middle school or high school. It's easy to remember the general plot and Sidney Carton's closing lines. I had forgotten how rich the plot was.