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hevimieli's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
ashify's review against another edition
5.0
‘You are my son, Dantès!’ the old man cried. ‘You are the child of my captivity. My priestly office condemned me to celibacy: God sent you to me both to console the man who could not be a father and the prisoner who could not be free.’
What to do when you get a month long summer vacation? Of course, you get cozy with a thick chunk of a book called The Count of Monte Cristo!
What do you do when you get a month-long summer vacation? Obviously, you cozy up with a thick, juicy novel like The Count of Monte Cristo!
This one was a straight 5⭐ for me. I love a good revenge story where the enemies get smacked upside the head with karma and don't see it coming until the last possible moment. Watching each revenge plot unfold and the intricately woven spider web of Edmond’s plans was pure delight. In this, Edmond reminded me of Locke Lamora, with his impeccable disguises and masterful calculations.
‘And now,’ said the stranger, ‘farewell, goodness, humanity, gratitude… Farewell all those feelings that nourish and illuminate the heart! I have taken the place of Providence to reward the good; now let the avenging God make way for me to punish the wrongdoer!’
Despite all the scheming and plotting, I felt for Edmond when he despaired. Realizing he still had his heart and wasn’t just a heartless vengeance machine added depth to his character. I'll probably add more thoughts later, but for now, I'm just going to bask in the glow of finishing this masterpiece.
sweetcaroline76's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
krste93's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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.