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A Tale of Two Cities

By: Charles Dickens
Narrated by: Julian Rhind-Tutt
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This Penguin Classic is performed by Julian Rhind-Tutt, star of Green Wing, also known for his roles in The Madness of King George and Tomb Raider. This definitive recording includes an Introduction by Richard Maxwell.

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.

©1859 Charles Dickens (P)2019 Penguin Audio Classics Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction England Heartfelt
Beautiful Writing • Masterful Storytelling • Remarkable Reader • Memorable Characters • Engaging Plot • Emotional Depth
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The narrator does an excellent job using voices which fit each character. As for the writing it is beautiful and masterful in equal measure; a story which points readers to the Gospel.

A Beautiful Classic Which Uplifts the Soul

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There are numerous versions of this—one of Dickens’s greatest novels- available at Audible. I cannot imagine that any of them are narrated better than this version. Julian Rhind-Tutt does a masterful job of bringing a diverse cast of Dickensian characters to life in an understated, almost poetical performance.

A great novel, read masterfully

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An engaging story that deserves its reputation. The performance is very entertaining and admirable. .

Great book, great performance.

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Me encantó. Describe el entorno y el comportamiento humano posterior a la revolución francesa

Excelente novela

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This is my first time through the classic, A Tale of Two Cities. Since Dickens experimented with his writing style, I found the narration, by Julian Rhind-Tutt, helpful in keeping me motivated and moving forward.

What a wonderful story. Brutal in its depiction of the Reign of Terror, Dickens juxtaposes the kindness of a few with the wild ferocity of the mob. It is compelling to say the least.

I cannot say enough about the performance. Outstanding and worth the listen.

Exciting narration for an Excellent Classic

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Dickens can portray beautiful and horrible in words, in a way that seems impossible. To me he’s the Mozart of language. The reader of this audio book did justice to the words that took my breath away!

Breathtaking

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The voice acting was soothing to listen to, and the book was amazing. Charles Dickens work was well-represented.

Excellent Listen

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It’s Dickens . Need I say more . When he at his best it can take your breath away . The greatest storyteller .

Great narration of a great book .

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We all know that Charles Dickens is one of the Greats. A Tale of Two Cities is a classic. The narration was great. So I'm taking responsibility for the fact that I can't listen to these kinds of works anymore, The plot is slow to develop, and it's necessary. The angst...I just can't do that. There is enough drama in my life without angst. So, if you can put yourself in the mindset of a period when authors were paid by the word, you will love it. It is truly a great work.

It's good, but I just can't

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Beautiful, tragic story of love and self-sacrifice. Charles Dickens is a masterful weaver of words.

Fabulous

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