"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." This is one of the most splendid openings that I have ever seen. It has been quoted innumerable times, in other books, on television, in movies. It gives the reader entry into a book that highlights the ultimate heights of human valor and dignity, juxtaposed with the ultimate depths of human evil. I have run across it everywhere, but had not read the …showed first 75 words of 866 total…

…showed last 75 words of 866 total…the death. ;A Tale of Two Cities, this classic novel stands the test of time. It is a good read, and gives great insight into human memories and reactions. This book has it all: romance and tragedy, mystery and history. It's a book that truly transports you to another time, one of history's most terrible and frightening, as well as one of its most idealistic and noble. Again, I am glad that I read it.