Sydney Story A Prequel to Tale of Two Cities edition by Eileen Granfors Literature Fiction eBooks
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“The powerful experiences that molded Sydney’s character and launched him on his collision course with destiny. This prequel is a must read for literary fiction fans.”
RJ McDonnell, author of the Rock ‘n Roll Mysteries, The Classic Rockers Reunion with Death
A romp through historical 18th century England and France during the formative years of Sydney Carton, adult hero of the Dickens' classic, "A Tale of Two Cities." How did this brilliant, compassionate man become a dissolute drunk, willing to die for love?
Sydney Story A Prequel to Tale of Two Cities edition by Eileen Granfors Literature Fiction eBooks
Remember when the Bradys' dog took Cindy's doll, Kitty, and Bobby tried to replace it with a new one from the store? Cindy cried, "It's not my Kitty!" And that's exactly how I feel about the Sydney Carton in this book. This fellow is handsome, bright and sentimental. He even does some of the same things Dickens' Sydney Carton does in A Tale of Two Cities. But it's not the same guy. I could go on and on about how different these two characters are, but I'll rein it in and just talk about the most heartbreaking one. Granfors' Carton doesn't much like Charles Darnay, even by 1788. Dickens' Carton "hates" Darnay for one drunk moment in 1780, but soon forms a bond of genuine friendship with him. By the end of the story -- I would argue well before the end of the story -- Carton loves his Darnay. In Dickens, Carton doesn't propose to Lucie, but tells her of his feelings and also says what a rotten husband he would have been if she had loved him. He is glad someone like Darnay is in the picture. And it gets better from there, when the two make friends and grow in friendship. There are other differences between Granfors' Carton and Dickens'. Dickens' Carton is a genius. Granfors' struggles to add columns of numbers. Dickens' Carton is the only son of a loving marriage that taught him the tragedy of bereavement (in case we wondered why bereavement was the A #1 thing he wanted to save Lucie from.) Granfors' Carton was raised by an abusive father who murdered his mother. I love Sydney Carton. This guy isn't him.Product details
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Sydney Story A Prequel to Tale of Two Cities edition by Eileen Granfors Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
Charles Dickens captivated the world's imagination with A Tale of Two Cities in 1859, selling over 200 million copies. One of his central characters, Sydney Carton, was a British barrister who struggled to redeem his ill-spent life. Talented author Eileen Granfors gives us an opportunity to understand the powerful experiences that molded Sydney's character and launched him on his collision course with destiny. This prequel is a must read for literary fiction fans.
This is a dense tale but that may be inspired by the Charles Dickens motif that the writer has running throughout the story. There are a large cast of characters that the reader may have difficulty keeping up with but the raw emotion evoked by the protagonist and the rich historical detail provided by the author hold your attention. I found the style reminiscent of Dickens or the early 19th century novel, which isn't my first choice for pleasure reading. While I admire the writer's intensity and clear interest in the period as well as the events, I would recommend this only to those who share similar interests.
From the very first sentence to the very last, Sydney's Story was a pleasure to read. I won't give you a synopsis of the story, since other reviewers have already done that, but I will tell you the writing is tight, smooth, and brilliant throughout. Eileen Granfors, I got the sense almost every time I turned a page, wrote the book only she could write so well. Her writing is brilliant for many reasons, but the main reason for me is the efficiency with which she can paint an entire scene and add depth to character. With a brief tag in the dialogue attribution, or a simple sentence describing what a character sees or how a character moves, she paints the scene like a masterful artist using a few well-placed black lines on a white sheet of paper. It's really the sort of writing any novice would do well to study and emulate.
The plot develops smoothly with no stagnation or lurches, and I was transported into Sydney's world and life as if I were on a great airliner piloted by an expert. Even though real-world events interrupted my reading (day job, dry cleaners, errands) I was always happy to return to Sydney's Story to see what happened next with the characters. I loved the way Ms. Granfors developed the characters throughout and even though many of the scenes were heartbreaking, I wasn't left at the end with a feeling of hopelessness, but, instead, with a feeling of hope in mankind. True evil makes an appearance more than once in this story and Ms. Granfors doesn't blink once in her description of it. This isn't an unrealistic fairy tale, don't get that impression. There is real tragedy and cruelty in this book, but there is also great joy and kindness.
Though there are some scenes that are obviously not appropriate for young children, I would recommend this book enthusiastically to any adult or older teen. It's just the right length. I wouldn't add or delete a single sentence.
In the interest of full disclosure, I should say I did get a free version of this book, but I would have paid for it and been happy to do so. I'm happy to have discovered this highly-skilled author and look forward to reading more of her work!
With this book, Eileen Granfors has managed to transport us with words and imagery to the bedlam that was 18th century England. She has also managed to show us the events within this context that happened to young Sydney Carton that explain his actions in the Dickens Novel *A Tale of Two Cities*. This should be required reading for students after reading Tale of Two Cities, to inspire them to think and write beyond the page of a single story.
This book is very Dickensian, as one might expect from a book considered a prequel to a Charles Dickens book. But, in "Sydney's Story," it's not just a superficial similarity. The characters and events that shaped Sydney Carton's, as well as Stryver's, character, are entirely in keeping with the characters in "A Tale of Two Cities."
I truly cared what happened to the characters. The book was enjoyable to read, a real page-turner. I'm very glad I read it.
Remember when the Bradys' dog took Cindy's doll, Kitty, and Bobby tried to replace it with a new one from the store? Cindy cried, "It's not my Kitty!" And that's exactly how I feel about the Sydney Carton in this book. This fellow is handsome, bright and sentimental. He even does some of the same things Dickens' Sydney Carton does in A Tale of Two Cities. But it's not the same guy. I could go on and on about how different these two characters are, but I'll rein it in and just talk about the most heartbreaking one. Granfors' Carton doesn't much like Charles Darnay, even by 1788. Dickens' Carton "hates" Darnay for one drunk moment in 1780, but soon forms a bond of genuine friendship with him. By the end of the story -- I would argue well before the end of the story -- Carton loves his Darnay. In Dickens, Carton doesn't propose to Lucie, but tells her of his feelings and also says what a rotten husband he would have been if she had loved him. He is glad someone like Darnay is in the picture. And it gets better from there, when the two make friends and grow in friendship. There are other differences between Granfors' Carton and Dickens'. Dickens' Carton is a genius. Granfors' struggles to add columns of numbers. Dickens' Carton is the only son of a loving marriage that taught him the tragedy of bereavement (in case we wondered why bereavement was the A #1 thing he wanted to save Lucie from.) Granfors' Carton was raised by an abusive father who murdered his mother. I love Sydney Carton. This guy isn't him.
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