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kim_lommaert's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Violence, and War
Moderate: Grief, Infidelity, Death, Blood, Kidnapping, and Alcohol
Minor: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts
misskitty14's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Let me first say that there are a lot of issues with the story, specifically the rape of Milady (our "hero" tricks her into sex using a fake identity) and the general disposability of women throughout. I was also quite surprised by the casual violence even when accounting for the period.
Having said that, I did thoroughly enjoy the adventure. Dumas has a wonderful narrative style that I found quite modern. The characters are deeply flawed but there is just something fun about them. They are the true embodiment of "swashbuckling."
I grew up loving the 1993 film and was surprisedto discover that the central villain is Milady, while the Cardinal, impressed by the bravado of the musketeers, sort of becomes an unlikely ally. I wonder how much of this stems from the status of the church during Dumas's time. While we can certainly critique the mistreatment of Milady, I will say that the most thrilling chapters of the book center around her (that ending!)
Having said that, I did thoroughly enjoy the adventure. Dumas has a wonderful narrative style that I found quite modern. The characters are deeply flawed but there is just something fun about them. They are the true embodiment of "swashbuckling."
I grew up loving the 1993 film and was surprised
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, and Classism
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, War, Violence, and Sexism
caidyn's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Enjoyable read, but I think I enjoyed Monte Cristo more. In this, I kept getting the characters mixed up for a while and the twisty plot went over my head for a bit. Definitely one I'll reread, though!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Violence, and Suicidal thoughts
braynard's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
fast-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? Yes
4.0
I loved this book. It was engaging, fast paced, and incredibly interesting. The characters are all heavily flawed, making none particularly likeable, but you still end up attached to them and their story. It is nothing like any of the movies or shows, however, so don't go in expecting it to match up completely.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death, Kidnapping, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Religious bigotry and Suicidal thoughts
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