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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? :)
Brad Ryder Many good answers here, most very encouraging. I would suggest that you NOT read Sparknotes, or easy versions, or skip chapters, etc. Keep reading and…moreMany good answers here, most very encouraging. I would suggest that you NOT read Sparknotes, or easy versions, or skip chapters, etc. Keep reading and re-reading Dickens' word maze and eventually you may get used to the style, as I did. But to rely on simpler versions or a summary is doing yourself a disservice. Get the real Dickens experience!(less)
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George Garrigues Hi, Brad. I don't think your advice works with the opening chapters, the references to the English and French ruling houses and the coach ride. If the ...more
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