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4.32 AVERAGE
4.32 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
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:
Yes
Quite simply, one of the best novels of our time and one of my most favorites, hands down.
From the moment that Dumas introduces us to the 18 year old tall slim and honest Edmond Dantes with his dark hair and black eyes sailing into Marseille, I entered his world not to quit a second before the very end was reached. In this complex plot with no less than 27 major characters and a dozen other minor ones, the author tests the strength of your memory and depth of your focus and you will still not stop reading the novel.
For a while, my life was put on hold while the life of Edmond took over, occupying every fabric of my imagination. The beginning, the betrayal, the cursed fate, the shattered dreams, the agony and anguish of that innocent sweet soul in that dark dungeon for 14 harrowing years. How did Dumas have the heart to not only make up but also tell us such a cruel bitter tale? How could he make one single man endure so much agony?
They say good writing entertains and great writing transforms. Ironically, the greatest sections of this book to me, difficult as they were to read, are during Edmond's captivity in Chateau d'If dungeon and during his relationship with Abbe Faria. Those passages are the most exquisite writing even if they recount the most agonizing period of Edmond's life. They were painfully difficult to read yet the unease lessened in knowing and anticipating the imminent revenge of Edmond.
Today, I draw strength from the memory of Edmond's undying yet swaying hope in my most ordinary tasks and my humble difficulties. Perhaps, this is the definition of transformation on some level.
I would read The Count of Monte Cristo again, if there weren't so many other amazing classics on my list. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Monsieur Dumas, for this gift to the world.
From the moment that Dumas introduces us to the 18 year old tall slim and honest Edmond Dantes with his dark hair and black eyes sailing into Marseille, I entered his world not to quit a second before the very end was reached. In this complex plot with no less than 27 major characters and a dozen other minor ones, the author tests the strength of your memory and depth of your focus and you will still not stop reading the novel.
For a while, my life was put on hold while the life of Edmond took over, occupying every fabric of my imagination. The beginning, the betrayal, the cursed fate, the shattered dreams, the agony and anguish of that innocent sweet soul in that dark dungeon for 14 harrowing years. How did Dumas have the heart to not only make up but also tell us such a cruel bitter tale? How could he make one single man endure so much agony?
They say good writing entertains and great writing transforms. Ironically, the greatest sections of this book to me, difficult as they were to read, are during Edmond's captivity in Chateau d'If dungeon and during his relationship with Abbe Faria. Those passages are the most exquisite writing even if they recount the most agonizing period of Edmond's life. They were painfully difficult to read yet the unease lessened in knowing and anticipating the imminent revenge of Edmond.
Today, I draw strength from the memory of Edmond's undying yet swaying hope in my most ordinary tasks and my humble difficulties. Perhaps, this is the definition of transformation on some level.
I would read The Count of Monte Cristo again, if there weren't so many other amazing classics on my list. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Monsieur Dumas, for this gift to the world.
I feel like this book has left a hole in my heart. I will miss it so much! It’s much like saying farewell to a dear friend. I enjoyed this story so much, and cared so much about many of the characters. It’s a big book, I figured at some point I’d be ready to finish, or bored with the story. But every chapter felt so engaging and easy to read. If I could give six stars, I would!!
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes