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Rick Kastelein asked this question about A Tale of Two Cities:
I just tried this book yesterday, and barely came trough the first 30 pages. I didnt exactly know who said what, and what there was said. Is it true that this book may be quite a work to read? That i just should try again in som years? Or do you have any tips on how to read this book in a nice way? :)
Caitlin Work through the first half. Really, you have to struggle through the first half that is almost entirely exposition. After that though, the real story…moreWork through the first half. Really, you have to struggle through the first half that is almost entirely exposition. After that though, the real story unfolds. I promise- it's worth it. The best and entirely redeeming part of this book is the last quarter. Had me in tears, and I can rarely say that about a book. (less)
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A Tale of Two Cities
by Charles Dickens
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