Tale of Two Cities, A (Barron's Book Notes) [Paperback]

Charles Dickens (Author)

Book Description

Series: Barron's Book Notes | Publication Date: October 1, 1984

Plot synopsis of this classic is made meaningful with analysis and quotes by noted literary critics, summaries of the work's main themes and characters, a sketch of the author's life and times, a bibliography, suggested test questions, and ideas for essays and term papers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (October 1, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812034449
• ISBN-13: 978-0812034448
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,572,780 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book, January 16, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Tale of Two Cities, A (Barron's Book Notes) (Paperback)

I loved this book.It is a great historical fiction book, and also has a good Christian moral tone.It really shows how precious life really is, and how bloodthirsty the French Revolutionists really were.This is probably the best book I have ever read.

5.0 out of 5 stars In-sightfull..., October 20, 2005

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C. Perkins "dancer_of_wind" (Blaine, Ky United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tale of Two Cities, A (Barron's Book Notes) (Paperback)

The reason I bought this particular booknotes was for a analysis of a the novel "A Tale of Two Cities" in my History of Europe class. It certainly helped in making it easier to understand the novel.

If you are looking for a way to cheat than this book is not for you. It in turn, does give the reader insights to what, why, and when the novel takes place. Another point in favor of this book over some others is the section listing ideas to get one started on a book reivew or analysis.

The book is broken down into information about the author, the setting/plot, characters, and chapters. The book even has a section to help with the various themes found in the novel.

If you are looking for help with this novel than this book is your best bet.

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Excellant Book!!, June 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Tale of Two Cities, A (Barron's Book Notes) (Paperback)

The book A Tale of Two Cities is probably the best book about the French Revolution I have read. I didn't find this book the least bit confusing, and I love the way Dickens ties all of the "loose ends" in Book the Third; EVERYONE in the book is connected somehow, and it's really amazing how he ties them all together in the end. I love the way Dickens made Sydney Carton start off hating himself, and in the end, he sacrfices his own life to save Darnay. Why? Because Lucie has "Recalled" him "to Life", just like Mr.Lorry did to Dr.Manette, by digging him out of his living grave in the bastille. Lucie gave Sydney a purpose in life, and she doesn't even know until he's dead. Anyways, I could go on for a very long time, so I'll end by saying, "Read this book, it's awesome!!"