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reviews_musings's review
4.0
The Mummy of Monte Cristo by J Trevor Robinson is a re-take of the ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’, so I was very curious on how the plot will be played.
A group of men put Edmund Dantes behind prison because of vengeance and ambition. Dantes is dejected and heart broken when he finds out he is imprisoned indefinitely. He finds a friend and a well-wisher who reveals the hidden terrible power in the Island of Monte Cristo.
Besotted with revenge, Edmund escapes prison to go to the island and mummifies himself alive to seek the terrible power. Then he goes on his path of vengeance to destroy the lives of all the men who imprisoned him.
The horror and fantasy elements are very interesting indeed, I never expected the Kraken with it’s prying tentacles in this book. There are vampires, zombies and a dangerous mummy. Horror is usually not to my taste, but I did find myself reading this book, possibly because I grew up reading “The Count of Monte Cristo” and the classic is very dear to me.
I do not want to compare this book with the classic, but this book can stand on its own. The characters are developed and well-rounded to fit in the story.
If there is a qualm, it’s just that it’s a bit too lengthy. Could have been shorter. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the book.
A group of men put Edmund Dantes behind prison because of vengeance and ambition. Dantes is dejected and heart broken when he finds out he is imprisoned indefinitely. He finds a friend and a well-wisher who reveals the hidden terrible power in the Island of Monte Cristo.
Besotted with revenge, Edmund escapes prison to go to the island and mummifies himself alive to seek the terrible power. Then he goes on his path of vengeance to destroy the lives of all the men who imprisoned him.
The horror and fantasy elements are very interesting indeed, I never expected the Kraken with it’s prying tentacles in this book. There are vampires, zombies and a dangerous mummy. Horror is usually not to my taste, but I did find myself reading this book, possibly because I grew up reading “The Count of Monte Cristo” and the classic is very dear to me.
I do not want to compare this book with the classic, but this book can stand on its own. The characters are developed and well-rounded to fit in the story.
If there is a qualm, it’s just that it’s a bit too lengthy. Could have been shorter. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the book.
lilaclicoricetissie's review
4.0
The Mummy of Monte Cristo is a retelling of the old classic, but with a twist: zombies. Gargoyles. Revenants. Vampires.
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piperkitty's review
5.0
I have really enjoyed reading this book. It's a thrilling book with a ton of fantasy creatures and characters and revenge.
Edmond seems to have his life on track and heading in the right direction. His life is then turned upside down when Edmond is arrested for treason against the king his life. There are so many twists that are unexpected.
Edmond seems to have his life on track and heading in the right direction. His life is then turned upside down when Edmond is arrested for treason against the king his life. There are so many twists that are unexpected.
carabellacullen's review
4.0
The Mummy of Monte Cristo by J. Trevor Robinson
4 Stars!!!!
One thing I like is discovering new authors. This is the first book from this author that I have read and I was quite impressed. I found the author had a refreshing style and also unique story. I felt as though I was right in the thick of the adventure. I really like how it had a lot of supernatural and characters. I found it to be quite a nice change from my normal genre.
I like how the main character Edmond is forced to make the ultimate sacrifice to sort the situation. I really like how the book flows. I just could not put it down. I really like how the plot twists and turns and how all is righted in the end. I will definitely read more from this author in the future.
4 Stars!!!!
One thing I like is discovering new authors. This is the first book from this author that I have read and I was quite impressed. I found the author had a refreshing style and also unique story. I felt as though I was right in the thick of the adventure. I really like how it had a lot of supernatural and characters. I found it to be quite a nice change from my normal genre.
I like how the main character Edmond is forced to make the ultimate sacrifice to sort the situation. I really like how the book flows. I just could not put it down. I really like how the plot twists and turns and how all is righted in the end. I will definitely read more from this author in the future.
fish3718's review
4.0
For anyone who loves classic stories, this one is enjoyable. As the first book by this author, I found it to be entertaining. J Trevor Robinson is a new author to me. I found his writing style to be enjoyable. It is hard to take an old tale and make it new again. The genre of this book is fantasy and thriller. I found myself going on a thrilling ride. The characters are fully developed and complex. The storyline keeps you going to see what is coming around the corner now. This book is about Edmond. He has everything going for himself. He has a fiance and a promotion but in one second everything is gone. He is being charged with treason and now he is being threatened to have his humanity taken away. I highly recommend reading this story to follow Edmund’s story for yourself.
bwagner's review
4.0
I enjoyed this book. It is my first book by this author and I look forward to reading more from them in the future. This is a well thought out story that takes you on an adventure through a world of magic and paranormal. The characters are unique and well developed. They are connectable and made the story not only engaging but also easy to read. This is a story about Edmond. He seems to have it all, a new pending marriage, a promotion and in just a second he loses everything. What will happen when he is accused of treason you will have to read about. Now he is faced with making things right but will he have to give up his humanity? This is a longer story but Edmond keeps you wanting to see what will happen next. He made such a great character, I really enjoyed him. This was a great story that I highly recommend.
angelahayes's review
4.0
4 Stars
The Mummy of Monte Cristo is my first read by J. Trevor Robinson. As I hadn’t read any of his work before, I really didn’t know what to expect going into this book. But as it is a dark(ish) take on the classic ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’, which is a favourite of mine, I was quite intrigued to discover what lay under the cover.
This has quite a clever premise behind this adaptation- a tribute to the original, but with its own unique identity; as well as some wonderful historical details, magic, monsters, danger, hidden agendas, the supernatural, action, adventure, drama, suspense, a little mystery, and horror themes.
The characters were interesting and well developed- with their own identities, quirks and flaws. They definitely made the story more intriguing. This is quite a long story, and there were times I felt the story lagged/dragged a little- but this didn’t really detract any from my overall enjoyment of the book.
I won’t go into any detail, as I don’t want to spoil the twist on the original- that is something you will want to discover for yourself.
I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more from J. Trevor Robinson in the future.
Thank you, J. Trevor Robinson!
The Mummy of Monte Cristo is my first read by J. Trevor Robinson. As I hadn’t read any of his work before, I really didn’t know what to expect going into this book. But as it is a dark(ish) take on the classic ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’, which is a favourite of mine, I was quite intrigued to discover what lay under the cover.
This has quite a clever premise behind this adaptation- a tribute to the original, but with its own unique identity; as well as some wonderful historical details, magic, monsters, danger, hidden agendas, the supernatural, action, adventure, drama, suspense, a little mystery, and horror themes.
The characters were interesting and well developed- with their own identities, quirks and flaws. They definitely made the story more intriguing. This is quite a long story, and there were times I felt the story lagged/dragged a little- but this didn’t really detract any from my overall enjoyment of the book.
I won’t go into any detail, as I don’t want to spoil the twist on the original- that is something you will want to discover for yourself.
I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more from J. Trevor Robinson in the future.
Thank you, J. Trevor Robinson!
jennadb's review
4.0
The Mummy of Monte Cristo by J Trevor Robinson is a dark thriller and a unique modern retelling of the well-known story of Alexandre Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo. J. Trevor Robinson has given us a story with a twist which includes mythical and supernatural creatures, vampires and zombies and all sorts of other things. The narrative is long and heavy and definitely not an afternoon read. It will require time and dedication. The characters are well developed and there are a lot. It is action-packed and full of twist with the horror aspects J Trevor Robinson has plotted.
hncald78's review
5.0
I loved the tale this is based off of and was excited to see how Robinson would stay true to the material while putting a paranormal spin on the context. Anyone that has spent any time in the pages originally spun by Dumas will find Robinson staying true to major character details and plot movement. The pacing felt similar and there was a certain epic scale to this tale that is often not part of modern fiction. I was intrigued to read these pages to find how the paranormal spin would root and resolve. I embraced this new spin on a classic and thoroughly enjoyed it. The original is a classic and cannot be truly matched. However by changing the environment and a few key plot points, Robinson does a beautiful job refreshing it and staying true to its basic principles. Loved it.
bookswithrochelle's review
4.0
I was pleasantly surprised by this retelling. Having read the original ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’, I was tentative in reading J Trevor Robinson retelling but I definitely do not regret it! I enjoyed reading the reimagined classic with a twist of fantasy. I was completely hooked and could not put this book down! The setting, characters and writing style transformed this novel into a quick read I want to read again.