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![The Count of Monte Cristo [Abridged] by Alexandre Dumas](https://cdn.thestorygraph.com/1qy27ultqt1q86gtbubgprtxmd89)
4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
Not really feeling it right now, plus I have other books I want to get to.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
This is an exciting, plot-driven book about vengeance. So many films and books have been influenced by this particular novel. I hadn’t read it since it was assigned reading in high school (and even then, I’m not so sure I actually read the entire thing). I do remember enjoying it and a couple decades later, it still holds up. Highly recommend.
I read this 500 page book quite quickly for me personally. I finished it in just a few days. Maybe I’ll read the unabridged version in the future.
I read this 500 page book quite quickly for me personally. I finished it in just a few days. Maybe I’ll read the unabridged version in the future.
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Too convoluted, even abridged.
Probably one of the best love stories. I could read this 1000 more times and still want to read it again.
The Count of Monte Cristo has been a favorite of mine for practically as long as I can remember (probably helped along by the 1934 movie adaptation I remember my dad getting from the library when I was very young). It's a beautifully crafted story of revenge, and also of the human soul and spirit. You anger with Edmond, you love with Maximilian, you fear with the plotters, and you rejoice in the retribution. But you also understand how Edmond is changed in the process.
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A masterpiece! Rarely have a found a classic that lives up to its reputation. This is one of the exceptions. So incredibly composed and written!
Set in 19th century France, The Count of Monte Cristo starts off with a young man named Edmond Dantes who has all that a man could ever want in life (with the exception of great wealth and social status): a beautiful fiancee, a loving father, great friends, and almost a title as captain of the Pharaon, the ship that he sails on. However, this is all changed on the day of Edmond’s wedding, when he is arrested for a crime he didn’t commit. The public prosecutor, Villefort, having reason to fear Dantes for his supposed Bonapartism, sentences Dantes to the Chateau d'If island dungeon for life. During his 14 years in prison, Dantes meets his mentor, who dies and gives him an immense treasure. Dantes then miraculously escapes, but he is no longer the innocent person he was before. He finds the treasure that was given to him, and takes on the title of the Count of Monte Cristo, as well as several other alter egos. Then, he begins his elaborate revenge scheme to punish the people who had framed him or had ever wronged him.
This is by far my favorite classic. Not only is the story intriguing, but some of the philosophical concepts about revenge, love, hope, and life are very in-depth and caused me to ponder. The relationship between all of the characters is very complex, but the way that they all come together in this one single plot is very beautiful. I’ll admit, the beginning of the book was a little tedious. I didn’t really understand what was happening, and it seemed as though the dialogue between characters droned on and on. But as I got a little further into the book, I began to realize that dialogue was the author’s primary way of telling the story, which I think was a way of emphasizing the relationships between characters. For English class, we had to do reading guides for this book, but occasionally I would just get lost in the book and forget about the reading guide. There were a few moments where I felt that a particular occasion was dull and went on and on for pages. However, these parts did enhance my understanding of the plot, so I powered through them anyways.
In all, the Count of Monte Cristo was a wonderful book, and I would recommend it for everyone, young (old enough to understand) and old.
Wouldve enjoyed a lot more if it wasn't a school required read.