Reviews - Greven av monte cristo

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Greven av monte cristo

Alexandre Dumas

4.32 AVERAGE

kaamli's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous dark slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

yerwol's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous dark tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

wine_amaral's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Incrível! Foi o primeiro livro tão gigante que li (e demorei uns 3 meses), mas fiquei muito surpresa de como a história me prendeu do início ao fim. Me senti vendo uma novela, com vários nichos diferentes e todo um desenvolvimento muito bem feito. Até o final parece um final de novela e eu realmente nao esperava amar tanto.

kalymery's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging emotional tense fast-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

dalit's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense slow-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

azyet24's review against another edition

5.0

A Vengeful Odyssey with a Heart of Redemption

The Count of Monte Cristo is a masterclass in storytelling, weaving adventure, revenge, and redemption into an epic tapestry that left me breathless. The scope is colossal—Edmond Dantès’ transformation from betrayed sailor to cunning avenger spans decades and continents, delivering drama, sacrifice, and love in spades. The characters are unforgettable: Dantès’ relentless drive, Mercédès’ heartbreaking loyalty, and even secondary figures like Haydée shine with depth and agency. The emotional payoffs—redemption, repentance, and reconciliation—hit hard, especially in the final chapters, where every thread converges with purpose. Dumas’ prose, while not always lyrical, sparkles with wit and wisdom, painting vivid settings from Marseille to Paris. The themes of justice and mercy lifted my spirit, never sinking into despair without reason.

The middle section dragged painfully. While Dumas needed to develop characters and set up the revenge, these chapters felt bloated with verbose social maneuvering. Cutting 20 chapters could’ve tightened the pace without losing impact, making the journey to the stellar finale less of a slog. This kept the book from perfection.

This is a near-perfect epic that balances revenge with redemption, making every character’s choice resonate. Despite a sluggish middle, the soaring start and cathartic end make it a must-read for anyone craving a story with heart, stakes, and soul. I’m still thinking about Dantès’ journey and the cost of vengeance.

Favorite Quote: “For all evils there are two remedies—time and silence.” This captures the story’s patience and emotional depth, a gem among many.