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jason0278's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
read_n_wright's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best books I've had the pleasure of reading! It was much more accessible than I expected considering the size.
Dantes is on the up as a young and honorable man who just got a promotion at work and is about to marry the love of his life when jealous acquaintances collude to have him thrown in jail so they can use his absence to their advantage. Rotting in a dungeon for 14 years, Dantes swears a solemn vow to destroy everyone who was involved in his capture.
Whilst in jail, Dantes learns politics, maths, economics, languages and everything that would be relevant in helping him destroy his enemies but it is only once he is out and on his path of vengeance that he learns what it means to be truly human.
Such a satisfying read that took me on emotional rollercoaster where I loved, hated, admired, despised the characters and had no idea what would be coming next. The twists and turns and intricacy of the story were incredible!
Also, a celebrated classic written by a black author at a time while many others were still enslaved and oppressed
Dantes is on the up as a young and honorable man who just got a promotion at work and is about to marry the love of his life when jealous acquaintances collude to have him thrown in jail so they can use his absence to their advantage. Rotting in a dungeon for 14 years, Dantes swears a solemn vow to destroy everyone who was involved in his capture.
Whilst in jail, Dantes learns politics, maths, economics, languages and everything that would be relevant in helping him destroy his enemies but it is only once he is out and on his path of vengeance that he learns what it means to be truly human.
Such a satisfying read that took me on emotional rollercoaster where I loved, hated, admired, despised the characters and had no idea what would be coming next. The twists and turns and intricacy of the story were incredible!
Also, a celebrated classic written by a black author at a time while many others were still enslaved and oppressed
furthermoreity's review against another edition
4.5
I knew I would love this the second I read "You talk like a noodle, my friend"
invisiblegoats's review against another edition
4.0
That was a chonky one! With the usual caveats for a novel of the period, really enjoyed the characters, especially Valentine, and the gradual coming together of Dantes' plan
susancorreaa's review against another edition
5.0
Il libro francese e napoleonico per antonomasia, meraviglioso in ognuna delle varie parti, di cui Edmond Dantès per la prima metà sarà il protagonista. Solo per la prima metà, perché colui che uscirà dal castello d'If non sarà più possibile chiamarlo Edmond, la metamorfosi si è compiuta. Edmond è morto per lasciare spazio al Conte di Montecristo.
ladypug's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
4.0
yousralikestoread's review against another edition
5.0
I think I read this when I was 13 or 14 I really don’t remember when exactly, I read it in French and I loved it , it’s one of the books that got me into reading and I am so grateful , like this book means so much to me , aside form it being so good it just owns a huge part of my heart !
sdelcharco's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to half of this book. I liked it at first but then it really started to drag. I ran out of energy and moved on to new books. Not enough time to read the really good ones, can't waste time on LONG books that lose my attention
birdpuns's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0