The Count of Monte Cristo (AmazonClassics Edition) by Alexandre Dumas

The Count of Monte Cristo (AmazonClassics Edition)

Alexandre Dumas

1085 pages • first pub 1844 (editions)

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After fourteen years of wrongful imprisonment, merchant sailor Edmond Dantès escapes his grim island fortress. With the promises of youth erased and his betrothed now married to someone else, Dantès lives for one purpose: revenge. Thanks to a bene...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
mysterious 58%
emotional 53%
dark 44%
tense 37%
reflective 33%
challenging 29%
hopeful 24%
sad 24%
inspiring 20%
funny 11%
informative 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

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: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.29

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