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A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities
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Mary Paul
Dec 16, 2013 rated it liked it
Honestly wasn't super excited about this through most of it (though I'm trying to be kind to Dickens) but the end payoff was satisfying, even though I saw it coming. I am glad in the end that I know the Defarges. This book is a slow burn. ...more
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