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Read By: Ian Richardson Publisher: Penguin Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: June 2005 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781429585484

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

72

Longest Chapter Length:

06:53 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

03:30 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

05:02 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

189

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Publisher Description

After eighteen years as a political prisoner in the Bastille the aging Dr Manette is finally released and reunited with his daughter in England. There two very different men, Charles Darnay, an exiled French aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, a disreputable but brilliant English lawyer, become enmeshed through their love for Lucie Manette. From the tranquil lanes of London, they are all drawn against their will to the vengeful, bloodstained streets of Paris at the height of the Reign of Terror and soon fall under the lethal shadow of La Guillotine.

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"As the first book that I've read of Dickens, it did not disappoint. I loved the historically accurate background and the characters have left imprints in my heart and mind. Yes, on some parts it was a bit slow and I can't deny the fact that I absolutely abhorred reading the parts about Lucie and Charles, they were so bland and in my opinion, just page-fillers with no actual sub-plot. Personally, I believe the real story was in France where the war raged on. The last hundred pages or so picked up quickly and despite knowing what would happen, the ending didn't break my heart any less. Still can't think about it without bursting into tears. Perhaps it was the outside knowledge on Sydney I'd had before reading or all the connections to other characters I love, that made me love him so dearly but in all honesty, his whole being attributes to a huge portion of my new-found love for this book. Nevertheless, I loved the book and it's inspired me to actually pick up my dust-collecting copy of Great Expectations. As far as classics go, Charles Dickens is pretty high on my list."

— Cerimar (5 out of 5 stars)

A Tale of Two Cities Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " By far, my FAVORITE Dickens novel, behind Oliver Twist. "

    — Jenn, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " God it was good. I loved it soo much . I can see why tessa and will loved it as well. Sometimes I wish I lived in those eras so men can talk to me that way lol :D "

    — Giannina, 2/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This books is one that sticks with you long after you've finished. I've read it countless times an still can't get enough of it. "

    — Missy, 2/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It took me a month to read this book, of and on. It needed the time. I forget how wonderful Dickens' writing is. How descriptive. How brilliant. How truthful. The language isn't written like this anymore. We don't have the patience for it anymore. But, if you have the time to give, this is a story worth savoring "

    — Jamie, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " and by finished i mean im done with this book for class and i wont be touching it again for a while. The bits i read were fantastically written, but class deadlines were impossible to meet. "

    — Megan, 2/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " crazy how different my reading of this was this time from years ago when i read it. brilliant stuff. "

    — Tim, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I love the unexpected end ,it is a sacrified ,true love one "

    — Manar, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " At times I had to make myself pick this up and start reading again, but the end is incredible. "

    — Matt, 2/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is not my first time reading Dickens, but every time I read him, I'm shocked by the truth in his words. My favorite novel so far is Oliver Twist (and I even had the pleasure of playing Mrs. Bedwin in the musical, Oliver, at my school which is based off of Oliver Twist). I thought this book was boring at first, but as the novel progressed, I became even more engrossed in the book and had to figure out what happened to his characters in this world he so carefully built. By the end of the book, I was completely invested and even cried for Sydney Carton. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I was impressed with how involved Dickens allowed me to be. "

    — Allison, 2/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It's been since high school since I read this but I've never forgotten how much I loved it. "

    — Jennifer, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " sydney carton is my dogg "

    — With, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not my favorite book. If your looking for a book with no action or adventure, read this book. A little boring. "

    — Keenan, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Just an all time wonderful book. I read this in high school and loved it! I want to read it again now as an adult. "

    — Maura, 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Whew, I'd forgotten how much concentration it takes to initially get into Dickens! Plus, even though the first third of the book is necessary background, I thought it could have been much shorter and to the point. Eventually tho, I got my time and money's worth: this was a pretty fabulous book. Other than the excessive detail, some of the over the top dramatics were tiring, but Dickens wasn't writing for a 21st century audience. On the other hand, all the fun plot twists and mysteries and connections were excellent, and even though Lucie's character wasn't as developed as it could have been, I think her actions and words showed that she was definitely worthy of love. Sydney was great of course, but my favorite character was definitely Mr. Lorry. I'm delighted to have this one on my bookshelf! "

    — Audrey, 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The problem I have with Dickens (and Hardy for that matter) is the wordiness. My God, it takes Dickens three pages to say what Hemingway would say in two sentences. "

    — Dr., 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It's been since high school since I read this but I've never forgotten how much I loved it. "

    — Jennifer, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " You can't detract from the quality of the writing! "

    — Lorraine, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Excellent read. It has everything: injustice, hope, love, drama, French Revolution, sacrifice. Hats off to Dickens, definitely one of my favorite authors. "

    — Angela, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It would have been a good book if it were half as long. I found myself skimming the uselessly long paragraphs at the end. We GET it, Dickens. You were paid by the word. "

    — Leila, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " it would be ridiculous to write a review about a masterpiece. "

    — Samar, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Well I quite liked it. I enjoyed how Mr. Lorry was like the glue for everyone, seeing snipits of people that no one else saw. I loved reading about Sydney Carton, who's self confidence was the ruin of himself, but his willing heart was his redemption. All in all, it was a good read. "

    — Athena, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Some classics read well every time. "

    — Mark, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " What an excellent read! I really enjoyed this book, it was amazing! It needed lots of concentration but, I needed to reread parts of it at times "

    — Ailidh, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " First read in high school and was captivated throughout and still am to this day when I re-read. "

    — Erin, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read this last Christmas after not having read anything (for pleasure) for quite a while and it felt like my brain was getting a good massage...I had actually forgotten how much I loved Dickens and his beautiful use of language...not to mention the book is like a mathematical equation, it just all clicks into place at the right moment and left me thoroughly satisfied. "

    — Tanya, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Good story but boring read... "

    — Suchandra, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It was the best of times. I had a dickins of a time with some padded sections. Still a good read of a novel no one reads for pleasure any longer. "

    — Bobd, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Oh Sydney. I love you, Sydney. You're my kind of wastrel. "

    — Lia, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Kind of sad... But a good book though "

    — Andrea, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great literature book. Dickens is a great example who used sytax, repetition, about all literary devices perfectly. I give it a 4 because. I disliked. How he doomed a character :( great book overall. "

    — Kelsey, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Truly Magnificent. Charles Dickens is a master storyteller! "

    — aj, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Masterfully woven, A Tale of Two Cities does not disappoint. Well worth the effort and concentration that reading Dickens requires. This novel has it all! Too many "favorites" to quote, but was touched most by Lucie's thoughts of Sydney Carton, realizing I should adopt them as my own towards others---"I would ask you, dearest to be very generous with him always, and lenient on his faults when he is not by. I would ask you to believe that he has a heart he very seldom reveals, and that there are deep wounds in it...But, I am sure that he is capable of good things, gentle things, even magnanimous things." Love, love, love this book! "

    — Debbie, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Dickens NEVER wastes a character. Every one--even the people that seem to be window dressing--figures into and moves the story or drives the climax. "

    — Michael, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Plodding at times, but an intricate plot line that makes the book well-deserving of its place among the classics. "

    — Gregg, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Yea, I'm going back to Young Adult books... This was a real task to finish. I suppose I'm glad I read it--represents the French Revoltion in stark, personal terms, but I'm going to have do the classics over the summer, not in my first year of teaching. "

    — Drakeflock, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A delightful book from a different era. It was great to read a book from so long ago and get a glimpse of London & Paris before & during the French Revolution. I found Dickens British take on the French Revolution fascinating and wondered how objective it was. Many of the horrific things he describes the French doing were done by the British to the Scottish. But time lets that be forgotten. Definitely worth the read. "

    — Catrina, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I'm wavering between 3 and 4-stars. I was very pleasantly surprised reading this Dickens and found that in my case, age and experience seem to be my key ingredients for enjoying his work. (My university study of Hard Times was not what I would term enjoyable and is probably the reason I've never picked up another Dickens, save A Christmas Carol.) In a Tale of Two Cities the historical descriptions are brutal - and very good. The same can be said about the Dickensian view on how the oppressed become worse oppressors. I enjoyed how he wove the stories together in the end, and after giving myself permission to glide over some of the more wordy passages (a luxury I could not afford when studying Dickens) I found that I was able to pick up on descriptions and plot points of importance without sacrificing the enjoyment of the story. I am glad I can now say that I have read A Tale of Two Cities..... and even enjoyed it! "

    — Robin, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " love it ....most amazing novel I have ever read it..Charles dicknes have reached to the max when he was writing it. how do he describe suffer and hope, poor and hopeless people. gentlemen how have paid prices and do sacrifices. chapters love most is the jackle and 2 promises "

    — Rana, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Got halfway through, gave up. Impossible to maintain interest in this book. I loved David Copperfield, though. "

    — Matt, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Much better the 2nd time around. "

    — Heather, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " While I didn't really like this book, I really enjoyed reading about what felt like a behind the scenes of the incidents leading up to the french revolution. "

    — Rubi, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My favorite of Dickens thus far. One of the best endings in literature. "

    — Paul, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The majority of this book is careful, deliberate, and occasionally slow setup for an intense and emotional last few chapters. I rarely enjoy reading and analyzing books in English class, but I absolutely adore this book. I teared up a few times, I had excited moments of piecing clues together, and I gasped when secrets were revealed. All in all, a very deep and emotional read. "

    — Keilen, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It was very interesting to see a personal view of what oppression will do to the downtrodden, and the cruelties the persecuted masses will return upon those who treated them as animals when the power changes hands. "

    — Tomas, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Only book I've read several times. Best Dickens by far (except for A Christmas Carol, of course!). "

    — Emma, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This was a really difficult book to read. The book is spilt into three parts, the first and second part were very hard to read . The third part was the best part and the story came together in the end. The plot of the story was missing the whole way through this book, but the word choices and the description of the setting was beautiful. I gave the book 2 stars because of the tough first half and for how long it took me to read it. "

    — Michael, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " First time reading this classic, but I loved it.I love the way Charles Dickens writes; very well done masterpiece! "

    — Shadowhunter, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Assigned during my freshman lit course in high school, I fell in love with this book. Easily on my top list of favorite books, this should definitely be on everyone's bucket list. "

    — Samara, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Sydney Carton is my favorite hero ever. "

    — Nikki, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I found the quality of this book rather uneven. I thoroughly enjoyed some parts of it and was thoroughly bored in other parts. If I could give half stars, I would rate this book a 3.5 rather than a 3. "

    — Cherop, 1/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " it would be ridiculous to write a review about a masterpiece. "

    — Samar, 1/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I hated, HATED this book. It was required reading freshmen year. The only assigned book that I resorted to using Sparknotes for that year. "

    — Raquel, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I really adored this book. The whole first half wasn't that great, but I really liked the ending! (: "

    — Selena, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very slow start. I nearly gave up on it. The second half makes up for the beginning tenfold. "

    — Doug, 12/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Read in high school, love the first line. Must rereadsoon! "

    — Delores, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I really adored this book. The whole first half wasn't that great, but I really liked the ending! (: "

    — Selena, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Complicated tale of deceit and treachery, rich vs poor, and, of course, revolution and revenge. Now I know where the line, "This is a far, far better thing," comes from. "

    — Darya, 12/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I learned something about of France freedom war. "

    — Bülent, 12/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " amaaaaaazzzzzziiiiiinnnnnnng! its a must read people! "

    — becky, 12/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really surprised by how amazing this book is!!! A really great ending!!! "

    — Hannah, 12/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Oh Sydney. I love you, Sydney. You're my kind of wastrel. "

    — Lia, 12/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Only book I've read several times. Best Dickens by far (except for A Christmas Carol, of course!). "

    — Emma, 12/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " a permanent reminder of you cj xyn ym... "

    — Zhuo, 12/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " i learned more about the tragedies of the French revolution from this one book than from any history book. "

    — Ugo, 12/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " What an unexpected pleasure this has been. Reading the Kindle and listening on Audible, I have thoroughly enjoyed the time each day spent with this book. Dickens fleshes out every character to the fullest, weaving a tale that folds upon itself to a perfect, and unexpected, finish. An amazing story. "

    — Ken, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Each time I read it there is something new I notice, and then I realize there is even more to understand. It's quite deep. I'm not a history person but the writing style makes it feel as though you're living it - so its not even the past. Worth the read each time. "

    — Beth, 12/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Classic Dickens, and a gripping story. "

    — David, 12/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Not an easy read, and slow at first, but it really got interesting. So much to think about. "

    — Laura, 12/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I couldn't pass 30 pages...sorry "

    — novia, 12/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Nice Plot...but there was so much live description.it sounded boring at times.End was drastic....loved the end.But still a nice book "

    — Malvika, 12/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Drudgery. Dickens does a good job of establishing a sense of place and time and exposing socioeconomic inequities, but there are way too many uninteresting characters with too little to do. I was hoping for something more focused and dramatic. "

    — Phil, 12/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Rather difficult to get in to but in possession of an exciting finish. "

    — Elspeth, 12/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " seriously one of my favourite books by one of my favourite authors. "

    — Annie, 12/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A classic piece of literature that is worth its reputation in this readers mind. I couldn't stand the afterword for the most part though, and thought that Koch was overreaching on some of the themes of the work. "

    — Justin, 11/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Quite possible the only Dickens book I enjoy immensely. Normally I find his writing dry and bored with itself and his ability to ruin every ending he's ever done often makes his work frustrating, but A Tale of Two Cities is a nice, short and concise read dealing with class warfare and offers some great social commentary. Ultimately it falls short on some plot points but delivers in most aspects. "

    — Julien, 11/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is the real deal. I compare all books I read to this one in terms of beautifully painted scenes, dynamic and moving characters, powerful but not overbearing imagery and metaphors, and well-executed drama. This is my favorite book from one of my favorite authors. "

    — Benkurtwilson, 11/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Wonderful... Dickens should be included in the Best Authors Ever List even only for this book :) "

    — Miriam, 11/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I always expected to hate anything I read by Dickens. I was pleasantly surprised not to hate this. It was actually very good, and I needed a re-acquaintance with the French Revolution. "

    — anday, 11/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A really great storyline. If only Dickens wrote the book in a way people could understand better... "

    — Jonathan, 11/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Haven't cried this hard in a long time. Loved it. The writing is beautiful and the story is captivating. "

    — Annette, 11/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved it. It was so very good. "

    — Holly, 11/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " When I read this book I didn't like it. I found it confusing and depressing. Looking at it again I like it more. You need to focus on characters instead of plot, gives you a good window into history. "

    — Tabitha, 11/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my most favorites. "

    — Tim, 11/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Excellent read. It has everything: injustice, hope, love, drama, French Revolution, sacrifice. Hats off to Dickens, definitely one of my favorite authors. "

    — Angela, 11/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " More of 3.5. The last quarter of the book was perfect, but in typical Dickens style the 1st quarter was so bogged down in detail. In the words of my friend, "I am afraid I will always like Dickens more as a character on Doctor Who, than an actual author." "

    — Elyse, 11/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I did not enjoy reading this book as much as I enjoyed reading Great Expectations. I found the annotations spoiled this book's enjoyability factor. "

    — Jan, 10/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Oh Sydney. I love you, Sydney. You're my kind of wastrel. "

    — Lia, 10/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Read it years ago when I was young for an English lit class. Would love to read it again. A wonderful story. "

    — Ellie, 10/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The last third (or so) of the book makes the long setup worth it. Madame DeFarge and Miss Pross, 'nuff said. "

    — Tom, 10/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Really a second read, but had forgotten how much work it is reading Dickens...still enjoyed it. "

    — Marjie, 10/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Truly Magnificent. Charles Dickens is a master storyteller! "

    — aj, 10/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I hate Lucy Manet, but the other characters are really interesting, especially Sydney Carton. Love Dicken's hatred of the law & Mr. Manet "recalled to life." A somewhat cursory view of the French Revolution with some too-extended metaphors, but it is still one of Dickens' best. "

    — Amy, 10/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another one of my all time favorites. The use of recurring symbolisms and themes is superb. "

    — Jim, 10/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This was a library reading group choice and I was trying to read it in a hurry. I didn't get very far; too many characters and too descriptive - typical Dickens! I will try again when my mind is free enough to take it in... "

    — Steph, 10/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of the best novels you can learn from, words can draw pictures too. "

    — Ahmed, 10/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A brilliant novel detailing the French revolution and its ramifications. The suspense increases and increases until the novel culminates in a tense, albeit sad, ending. "

    — Vidur, 10/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I remember reading this book back in 2002, have to reread and see if it will awe me again. "

    — Sidra, 9/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Well worth a re-read, 40 years or more after I last read this masterpiece. "

    — Roger, 9/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " What is the best book Charles Dickens wrote? --Answer-- The last one you read! "

    — Dan, 9/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Well I quite liked it. I enjoyed how Mr. Lorry was like the glue for everyone, seeing snipits of people that no one else saw. I loved reading about Sydney Carton, who's self confidence was the ruin of himself, but his willing heart was his redemption. All in all, it was a good read. "

    — Athena, 9/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is my favorite Dickens. Most memorable line? "It is a far, far better thing I do than I have ever done. It is a far, far better rest I go to than I have ever known." "

    — Ma, 9/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A great book. A must read! "

    — Leigh, 8/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Amazing book with extensive illustrative language. Loved it "

    — Vivek, 8/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " In all of literature, is there any purer expression of love. "

    — Rob, 8/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A high school read. Loved it although it was long and involved but the characters and their struggle to survive the times made an excellent story. Enjoyed reading it in a class where everything was discussed. "

    — Violet, 7/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " His shortest novel, to me "took off" the first 3 pages. Brilliant account of " the storming of the Bastille ." "

    — John, 7/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I read this in 9th grade. We had to put together some kind of project with regard to the book and my two friends and I decided on a "You Are There" sketch aiming for humor. It was very successful and I certainly remember it and the book because of the project. "

    — Helaine, 7/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Packed with adventure and twists and turns, once I got past the first couple chapters and actually understood what was going on, this was a very enjoyable book. "

    — Roshni, 7/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I read this in high school and couldn't stop crying. "

    — Judie, 6/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my favorite classics! I've read it twice. "

    — Stephanie, 6/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The one Dickens classic I can say I truly enjoyed. "

    — Sarah, 5/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was great, but Dickens is so time consuming and requires a lot of concentration. He has a very interesting sense of humor but when he wasn't being funny, I was either feeling depressed or daydreaming about the book I was going to read afterwards. "

    — Amber, 5/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " First read as a teen in Lit class and it really opened my eyes to what a good book should be. "

    — Peggy, 4/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Charles Dickens is the first Author I fell in love with through this heart-gripping classical novel. It made me cry and think. I love it. "

    — April, 2/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I didn't find this enjoyable as "A Christmas Carol". I only liked Sydney Carton. I really didn't like Lucy. Everyone found her beautiful but she one-dimensional and boring. Only the parts about Sydney and the rebellion were good. "

    — Molly, 2/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A favorite from high school and still love it. Challenging read in both structure and content. "

    — Kara, 2/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wow, this is a tough read. Once you get the style of the prose it becomes easier. This is one you should read because it is a great story. "

    — Bill, 1/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " WOW is all I have to say! I was forced to read this story in high school, thought I would hate it but I really did enjoy it! I still own the book and I read it a 2nd and 3rd time since! "

    — Kellydarryl, 1/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I read this book when I was in high school years ago "

    — Sheila, 12/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A timeless book indeed! I wish that every people would be like Sydney Carton, a very loving man who sacrificed for his love ones. "

    — Rmae, 12/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I have very,very mixed feelings about this book. At times I absolutely adored it and then at other times it was the worst book on earth. But all of that laborious reading was worth it in the end. Oh the end!!! It was just so sad!! So beautiful!! Sydney Carton the best character EVER!!!! "

    — Madame, 12/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A beautiful, heartbreaking story about human nature. "It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known." "

    — Jessica, 12/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Beautifully written, descriptions. I liked that it was to the point. "

    — Ryan, 12/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " there is so much here and i keep uncovering more every time I reread it! I love the characters and the language. "

    — Ruth, 11/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " "These are desperate times and these are unsavory indivduals who will take desperate measures to get what they want." "

    — iprefernot2, 11/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I am finally reading this and I am ready to be done because it takes so much concentration, but now that I am within pages of the end, I am really enjoying it. "

    — Diana, 10/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Quite challenging but the plot was good. "

    — Hayley, 10/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This has more humour in it, and a lighter touch than I had anticipated. Very enjoyable. "

    — Barbara, 10/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This was a library reading group choice and I was trying to read it in a hurry. I didn't get very far; too many characters and too descriptive - typical Dickens! I will try again when my mind is free enough to take it in... "

    — Steph, 10/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The one Dickens classic I can say I truly enjoyed. "

    — Sarah, 10/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I've read that book four years ago ... And I think that I must read it again . Tremendous story and great characters , Inquisitive non-like experience . In short ; Best of Dickens' novels ever . "

    — Marwan, 9/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not as kaboom as I thought it would be. "

    — Dominic, 9/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A truly beautiful piece of literature with some of the most memorable lines. Truly moving "

    — Theresa, 8/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " "These are desperate times and these are unsavory indivduals who will take desperate measures to get what they want." "

    — iprefernot2, 8/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I have no fucking clue what's going on in this book right now. "

    — Chantelle, 8/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I can't believe kids would complain about reading this book in high school.....this book was amazing! "

    — Gina, 7/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Sydney Carton is a personal hero. "

    — Myles, 7/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " This book was sooooooooooooo dry. Good story line but very dry. It might have had to do with the fact that Charles Dickens was a paid author,so he was paid for each and every word. I'm glad he made a living and everything but this book dragged o and on. "

    — Book, 7/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " When I started this book, I thought that it was going to be tough going. I was so wrong. The story in this book just carries you through. I wish this book had been in my life before but now it is here, it's stuck. Wonderful. "

    — Gemma, 6/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not my usual type of book. But still very good. "

    — Natalie, 5/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book has it all. Love, action, violence, revenge, and some of the best villains of all time. "

    — Aubrey, 4/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I have not read this book in 30 years or more, but I remember it being my favorite Dickens story. A true hero in Sydney Cotton and a great look into the French Revolution. "

    — Ann, 3/30/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " While this is no doubt a classic, I did lose the plot in the middle. But kept going because I wanted to finish this book and read another. "

    — Vishal, 2/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Will write my review later. We do own this deluxe edition, great condition. "

    — Noe, 2/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love this book it is like an old friend I read it once a year. It was the first book I ever read by my self. "

    — Grace, 1/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An amazing book with many hidden themes and motifs. A little slow going at first, with all the fancy language and long paragraphs, but once I got used to it, I loved it! "

    — Kyla, 1/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love it. Love it. Love it. The characters, the setting, the writing, everything. "

    — Monica, 1/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fantastic plot but I feel like it contains a lot of unnecessary words and could be more succinct and still convey everything. "

    — Grant, 1/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " dull at first but gets better "

    — Merve, 1/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Zeker geen makkelijk boek voor even tussendoor, maar wel mooi en extra bijzonder door de historische context. Wel echt in originele taal lezen, aanrader. "

    — Miriam, 1/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book, returning to it after many years and finding new characters I had forgotten, themes misunderstood, and a compelling ending which made me almost miss my tube stop! This is probably one of Dickens' most accessible books as it seems to have fewer characters and a simpler storyline. "

    — Penny, 1/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It is a very, very, VERY long book so only start it if you have time on your hands. It can seem tedious at times, but in the end is worth it. It's not the most fantastic book, but has the elements that make up most classics and tells a tale of love and hope among evil and despair. "

    — Leeann, 12/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " this book took me forever to read and normally i'm a fast reader. It didn't get interesting until the third, and last, section of the book, the majority of the rest of the book was boring beyond belief "

    — Roni, 11/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Just an all time wonderful book. I read this in high school and loved it! I want to read it again now as an adult. "

    — Maura, 11/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Dicken's more serious side. Occasionally i was bored, but of course a good read. "

    — Valerie, 11/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The middle section drags but the book three is exciting. "

    — Kerry, 11/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The book that drew me into history. "

    — Rima, 11/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " sandwiched in between 2 of the most memorable lines in literature is a fairly mediocre story. it was so much better when I was reading it as a child "

    — doug, 11/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is the second best book I have ever read. "

    — Tanya, 11/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is one of the best books written about this period in history, along with allowing the noblest quality of man to come forth. "Tis a far, far better thing I do ....." "

    — Barbara, 11/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Essentially a soap opera for the times - throughly engaging and exciting. "

    — Jennifer, 11/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It was a good book to read, involving the historical events into the book made it wroth reading even more.. "

    — Eslam, 11/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book completely changed how I look at the world, my place in it and the war of populism v. liberty. At the end, I wanted to jump up and shout, "I get it now!" "

    — Jwm, 11/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Dickens was a genius! I read the first paragraph again and thought how current it is. Glad I picked it up again. "

    — Mary, 11/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A book that influenced the course of my life. "

    — Frederic, 11/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Dickens certainly uses a lot of words to accomplish his task. I'd like to read this edited by a modern author. Heresy, I'm sure! "

    — Squeaky, 10/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked it. It was bloody imagery, but a good read. "

    — Chiyomi, 10/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book takes place during the French Revolution. The language can be hard to understand, but it's one of the best books that I have ever read. Absolutely love Charles Dickens!!! "

    — M-C, 10/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Wow! Extraordinary story telling. I am hooked. "

    — Sendhil, 10/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book's characters irritated me in ways I cannot precisely articulate at the moment, but I did love Dickens' descriptions of the time and place. "

    — Emily, 10/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was hard work in the beginning! I'm glad I pushed through it though. Once I got to the last 1/3 of the book I couldn't put it down. It was so interesting to see how everything turned out in the complicated storyline that Dickens set up. "

    — Julie, 10/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Never realized the phrase "It's a far, far, far better think..." came from Dickens. Happy but bittersweet ending. "

    — Annmbray, 10/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " In the 8th grade, this book opened my eyes to the unparalleled experience of reading truly great literature. "

    — Kelly, 10/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It takes a while to get started, but the story and the characters are unforgettable. "

    — puppitypup, 9/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my most favorites. "

    — Tim, 9/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A high school read. Loved it although it was long and involved but the characters and their struggle to survive the times made an excellent story. Enjoyed reading it in a class where everything was discussed. "

    — Violet, 9/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was hard for me to get through, but I may read it again. "

    — Rebecca, 9/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Full review on my blog. "

    — Bernardo, 9/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Each time I read it there is something new I notice, and then I realize there is even more to understand. It's quite deep. I'm not a history person but the writing style makes it feel as though you're living it - so its not even the past. Worth the read each time. "

    — Beth, 8/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Sydney Carton is a personal hero. "

    — Myles, 8/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Best sacrifice owing to love ever made. The portrayal of French Revolution is both chilling and interesting. "

    — Shachit, 8/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A book that I never get bored of. And every time it is read, it's almost as if it's the very first time again and again and again. "

    — Sarah, 8/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I found the quality of this book rather uneven. I thoroughly enjoyed some parts of it and was thoroughly bored in other parts. If I could give half stars, I would rate this book a 3.5 rather than a 3. "

    — Cherop, 8/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A true classic! I love dickens :) "

    — Katrina, 8/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I know it's a classic. I was trying to listen to it while I worked and I couldn't follow it at all. Two hours in and I couldn't tell you what is was about so I gave up. "

    — Heather, 8/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is a great book to start your dickens journey as its not very long but totally gripping from start to finish. If you don't think you 'do' dickens then try this . A love story but not of the usual kind but the love between a father and daughter and friend with friend . "

    — Joanne, 8/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This will always be my favorite book because it was the first as a teenager to make me weep and the only one since then. "

    — Angela, 7/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A timeless book indeed! I wish that every people would be like Sydney Carton, a very loving man who sacrificed for his love ones. "

    — Rmae, 7/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book has it all. Love, action, violence, revenge, and some of the best villains of all time. "

    — Aubrey, 7/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I listened to the audiobook. "

    — Lauretta, 7/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My all time favorite book!!! Ingenious! "

    — Merrilee, 6/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My all time favorite book!!! Ingenious! "

    — Merrilee, 6/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My all time favorite book!!! Ingenious! "

    — Merrilee, 6/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My all time favorite book!!! Ingenious! "

    — Merrilee, 6/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My all time favorite book!!! Ingenious! "

    — Merrilee, 6/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My all time favorite book!!! Ingenious! "

    — Merrilee, 6/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My all time favorite book!!! Ingenious! "

    — Merrilee, 6/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My all time favorite book!!! Ingenious! "

    — Merrilee, 6/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I read through DailyLit emails, a great way to read or re-read the classics. "

    — Lillie, 6/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I read through DailyLit emails, a great way to read or re-read the classics. "

    — Lillie, 6/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I read through DailyLit emails, a great way to read or re-read the classics. "

    — Lillie, 6/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I read through DailyLit emails, a great way to read or re-read the classics. "

    — Lillie, 6/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I read through DailyLit emails, a great way to read or re-read the classics. "

    — Lillie, 6/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I read through DailyLit emails, a great way to read or re-read the classics. "

    — Lillie, 6/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I read through DailyLit emails, a great way to read or re-read the classics. "

    — Lillie, 6/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I read through DailyLit emails, a great way to read or re-read the classics. "

    — Lillie, 6/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I hate Dickens, and have always had a serious dislike for this book. Wrote a paper on it even. Boring. "

    — Brenda, 6/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I hate Dickens, and have always had a serious dislike for this book. Wrote a paper on it even. Boring. "

    — Brenda, 6/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I hate Dickens, and have always had a serious dislike for this book. Wrote a paper on it even. Boring. "

    — Brenda, 6/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I hate Dickens, and have always had a serious dislike for this book. Wrote a paper on it even. Boring. "

    — Brenda, 6/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I hate Dickens, and have always had a serious dislike for this book. Wrote a paper on it even. Boring. "

    — Brenda, 6/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I hate Dickens, and have always had a serious dislike for this book. Wrote a paper on it even. Boring. "

    — Brenda, 6/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I hate Dickens, and have always had a serious dislike for this book. Wrote a paper on it even. Boring. "

    — Brenda, 6/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I hate Dickens, and have always had a serious dislike for this book. Wrote a paper on it even. Boring. "

    — Brenda, 6/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " What a book! What an ending! "

    — Shams, 6/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " What a book! What an ending! "

    — Shams, 6/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " What a book! What an ending! "

    — Shams, 6/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " What a book! What an ending! "

    — Shams, 6/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " What a book! What an ending! "

    — Shams, 6/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " What a book! What an ending! "

    — Shams, 6/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " What a book! What an ending! "

    — Shams, 6/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " What a book! What an ending! "

    — Shams, 6/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " need a lot of vocab skill to understand this book.. for me of course. but after all, it's gorgeous! "

    — Dyah, 6/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my faves, read many many times. "

    — Maria, 6/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " need a lot of vocab skill to understand this book.. for me of course. but after all, it's gorgeous! "

    — Dyah, 6/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my faves, read many many times. "

    — Maria, 6/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " need a lot of vocab skill to understand this book.. for me of course. but after all, it's gorgeous! "

    — Dyah, 6/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my faves, read many many times. "

    — Maria, 6/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " need a lot of vocab skill to understand this book.. for me of course. but after all, it's gorgeous! "

    — Dyah, 6/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my faves, read many many times. "

    — Maria, 6/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " need a lot of vocab skill to understand this book.. for me of course. but after all, it's gorgeous! "

    — Dyah, 6/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my faves, read many many times. "

    — Maria, 6/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " need a lot of vocab skill to understand this book.. for me of course. but after all, it's gorgeous! "

    — Dyah, 6/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my faves, read many many times. "

    — Maria, 6/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " need a lot of vocab skill to understand this book.. for me of course. but after all, it's gorgeous! "

    — Dyah, 6/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my faves, read many many times. "

    — Maria, 6/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my faves, read many many times. "

    — Maria, 6/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " need a lot of vocab skill to understand this book.. for me of course. but after all, it's gorgeous! "

    — Dyah, 6/22/2011

About Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens (1812–1870) was born in Landport, Portsmouth, England, the second of eight children in a family continually plagued by debt. A legacy brought release from the nightmare of debtors’ prison and child labor and afforded him a few years of formal schooling. He worked as an attorney’s clerk and newspaper reporter until his early writings brought him the amazing success that was to be his for the remainder of his life. He was the most popular English novelist of the Victorian era, and he remains popular, responsible for some of English literature’s most iconic characters.