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"Tale of Two Cities" is a truly remarkable novel that delves into the complex themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption against the backdrop of the French Revolution. Charles Dickens expertly weaves together two parallel storylines set in London and Paris, masterfully bringing together a diverse cast of characters that leave a lasting impact on the reader.
The vivid descriptions of the contrasting settings, from the bustling streets of London to the tumultuous chaos of revolutionary Paris, create a rich and immersive reading experience that truly transports the reader to another time and place. Dickens' skillful prose and keen eye for detail paint a vivid picture of the historical events and societal injustices that shape the characters' fates.
One of the standout aspects of the novel is Dickens' exploration of the themes of sacrifice and redemption, as seen through the selfless actions of characters like Sydney Carton. The poignant and emotional climax of the novel, as Carton makes the ultimate sacrifice for love, is sure to resonate with readers long after they have finished the book.
Overall, "Tale of Two Cities" is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its powerful storytelling and profound themes. Charles Dickens' enduring masterpiece is a must-read for anyone looking to be swept away by a tale of love, sacrifice, and the enduring power of the human spirit. Book Description: |
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| Historical Fiction |
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Reviewer: long - April 28, 2021 Subject: question I can find ebook of this book. |
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Reviewer: Jimmy Glenn - November 17, 2020 Subject: Review Great book. Exceptional narration by Paul Adams. I will definitely search for other books read by him. |
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Reviewer: Barbara s. K. - October 27, 2019 Subject: Review A powerful book read by an expert reader. What a pleasure! |
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Reviewer: mudithaR - February 13, 2019 Subject: 5 stars The narration is really good. Story is amazing too. Highly recommend listening to this book. |
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Reviewer: Tony R. - May 26, 2018 Subject: Review Paul Adams is an excellent reader |
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Reviewer: Corrin Darcy Casas - October 21, 2017 Subject: Tale of Two Cities Very timely again in this turbulent political climate.. Paul Adams is superb!!! |
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Reviewer: User - February 11, 2017 Brilliant, so enjoyed the story and Paul Adams was fantastic! |
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Reviewer: Naomi - November 29, 2016 Subject: Review Brilliant. Loved this book and the narrator Paul Adams. Hope I come across a narrative of his again. Great story. First time I've truly appreciated Charles Dickens talent for writing stories. Brilliant |
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Reviewer: User - September 29, 2015 this was cool |
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Reviewer: Patricia - May 1, 2015 Subject: Review This is a wonderful book and the Paul Adams, the reader, is magnificent! You can tell that Paul loves this story too. He puts so much emotion into it. Great to listen to! |
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Reviewer: Julie - January 12, 2015 Subject: Review Wow this is hard. The narrator did a good job overall. His interpretation of this story was interesting. By the end of the book he was wonderful . This story is not like any of the other books Charles D has written. It must have been very trying to have lived in a world such as his. We are so very lucky today. Thank you. |
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Reviewer: Lisa - October 31, 2014 Subject: Wonderful The only thing better than a wonderful story is a wonderful story read by a fabulous reader. |
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Reviewer: fatma - June 2, 2014 Subject: thank you Thank you so much! I really appreciate your readings. |
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Reviewer: Stephen - May 10, 2014 Subject: A Tale of Two Cities Love the way he puts emphasis on certain words that can be very easy to read over. It makes homework reading somewhat fun and interesting. |
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Reviewer: David C. - April 11, 2014 Great book and great reader! I really enjoyed it all. |
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Reviewer: Karis K. - January 9, 2014 Subject: Amazing voice The way he puts more emotion into the reading makes me feel excited and suspicious. Amazing! |
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Reviewer: Phillip D - November 7, 2013 I'm quickly becoming a Charles Dickens fan. This book is no exception although it took a while to get into it and like most Dickens books, there is such an array of characters that are introduced, I found myself Googling the character list to figure out who was who. I would have given it 5 stars if it wasn't for the fact that it took me half the book before I "really" started enjoying it. If I divided the book in two, the first half would be 4 stars and the second half would be 5. |
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Reviewer: K. Ward. - October 28, 2013 Subject: A Tale of Two Cities. Loved Paul Adam's narration, no yawning going on here! Thank you. |
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Reviewer: Douglas - September 11, 2013 Subject: A tale of two cities This was my first audio book. The combination of the writing (it made me laugh out loud and almost brought me to tears) plus Paul Adams' reading made it a fabulous experience. Thoroughly recommended. |
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Reviewer: User - August 11, 2013 I had to stop listening about 1/4 through this book - I just couldn't listen to the reader any longer. Every word spoken is sooo dramatic - way too dramatic... |
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Reviewer: bbo - March 5, 2013 Great book. The book has a great plot. |
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Reviewer: User - February 15, 2013 Very good. |
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Reviewer: bookguy - January 6, 2013 Subject: Very well done I've listened to this book over and over again. It is of course a great story. I listen so many times primarily because Paul Adams does the best reading of a book that I have ever heard. He is able to create a one man verbal dramatic performance. He injects nuance into every word and intention into every sentence. Not one stumble, hesitation or mispronunciation. I can only hope Paul Adams lends his talents to a new classic book project very soon. I would gladly listen as he reads the phone book. |
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Reviewer: Jessica Can - December 11, 2012 Great book so far |
