What to call a person who gets to age 50 without having read any Dickens? A slacker, or worse. Reading this one is like drinking heavy cream after a diet of skim milk. Although plagued by a fair amount of throat-clearing, Tale also offers a richness of description and characterization and, in the case of Jerry Cruncher, a dash of humor, that make it irresistible. Knowing the plot in advance puts the watchmaker craftmanship on better display.
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