The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

The Count of Monte Cristo

Alexandre Dumas

1108 pages • first pub 1844 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

One of the most exciting and best-loved novels of all time, The Count of Monte Cristo is a timeless tale of endurance, courage, and revenge. Falsely accused of treason, the young sailor Edmond Dant�s is arrested on his wedding day and imprisoned o...

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Moods

adventurous 89%
mysterious 58%
emotional 51%
dark 46%
tense 36%
reflective 32%
challenging 29%
sad 23%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 19%
funny 10%
informative 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 44%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 22% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 43% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.28

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