"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 book. So I finally read it, and am glad I did.
;Generally speaking, this book is a little difficult for me, but I went through without the help of E-dictionary, and I was deeply impressed…
