Reviews

The Counte of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

dnandrews797's review against another edition

4.0

This book, while long, was absolutely dazzling. One of my favourite themes for a novel is an epic revenge quest and the Count of Monte Cristo certainly delivered. I think at one point or another we’ve all been unjustly wronged in our lives and this story can reconcile that desire for justice through Dante’s journey of seeking redress for his wrongful imprisonment. Ultimately, I like that he realized revenge, while it may feel good in the moment, will end up destroying you just as much as those you hate. 10/10.

krisskr0ss's review against another edition

5.0

Masterpiece.

wolfgold's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

leonorvm's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

mitskacir's review against another edition

3.0

Rounding up because I enjoyed the beginning of the book while he was Dante. After he was Monte Cristo, his revenge plot was so ridiculous and convoluted I just couldn’t suspend my disbelief enough to be engaged. And Monte Cristo is a dick.

arkhleb's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

imaginarystar's review against another edition

This shit is ass

trevorbrewer's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

zeldazonks's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

What a journey. Have been reading this for well over a month and loved every minute of it. The adventure, the drama, the mystery, the satisfaction of the gradually unfolding revenge as well as the philosophical exploration of what revenge really means and the impact it has on the avenger. The scope of this book is just flooring. I am sad to have finished it and will carry this with me for a long time. 

Knocked off half a star bc of the plotline with Haydée but I do appreciate it was written in a different time and it makes sense dramaturgically

carllavigne's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No

3.0

Les Mis for stupid people.