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4.32 AVERAGE
4.32 AVERAGE
Positives
-The Count- the titular character of the story, I personally love the Count. He is super smart, though the bitterness that has overcome his life is off putting, yet made him so interesting to read. He is very isolated, yet you can sympathize with him.
-the Plot- super long, 1200+pages, yet I praise the author for its intricate plot and wide set of characters
-the relationships and side characters- I loved Maximilian and Valentine, I shipped them, I also liked Mercedes and Albert.
The writing- I honestly haven't read a ton of books from this era, but the ones I have do not have anything near as good as the writing in this book. A lot of the conversations these characters have are very deep, and include a lot of themes, and incorporate overall great dialogue.
-the fifth of September and the Fifth of October- these chapters,..... Amazing
Negatives
not many but....
-the dungeon- Edmond's imprisonment, though my only point being that this imprisonment takes place over a decade, and it felt too quick, not emphasized enough
It is lengthy, but worth every page.
The author uses amazing details to paint a picture of every setting and also a feel of the era. I also love the theme and overall arc of the characters.
It is not a classic for no reason! Deserving of the praise.
-The Count- the titular character of the story, I personally love the Count. He is super smart, though the bitterness that has overcome his life is off putting, yet made him so interesting to read. He is very isolated, yet you can sympathize with him.
-the Plot- super long, 1200+pages, yet I praise the author for its intricate plot and wide set of characters
-the relationships and side characters- I loved Maximilian and Valentine, I shipped them, I also liked Mercedes and Albert.
The writing- I honestly haven't read a ton of books from this era, but the ones I have do not have anything near as good as the writing in this book. A lot of the conversations these characters have are very deep, and include a lot of themes, and incorporate overall great dialogue.
-the fifth of September and the Fifth of October- these chapters,..... Amazing
Negatives
not many but....
-the dungeon- Edmond's imprisonment, though my only point being that this imprisonment takes place over a decade, and it felt too quick, not emphasized enough
It is lengthy, but worth every page.
The author uses amazing details to paint a picture of every setting and also a feel of the era. I also love the theme and overall arc of the characters.
It is not a classic for no reason! Deserving of the praise.
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Un capolavoro. Il classico dei classici.
Ogni parola è superflua! Grazie Dumas, grazie Edmond Dantes!
P.S. Audiolibro fenomenale
Ogni parola è superflua! Grazie Dumas, grazie Edmond Dantes!
P.S. Audiolibro fenomenale
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
DO NOT READ THE UNABRIDGED VERSION
There’s a good book somewhere in here, but at 1250 pages, this is one of the dullest slogs I’ve ever put myself through. Relieved that it’s over.
There’s a good book somewhere in here, but at 1250 pages, this is one of the dullest slogs I’ve ever put myself through. Relieved that it’s over.
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I read this for months and now that I've finished it, I don't know what to say. I liked it, but at times it was just too darn long. On the other side I loved that every little thing has a background story, so I guess it had to be long. But the ending was kinda disappointing. Of course I get the message, but I think I would have enjoyed it more with less moral and more revenge.