The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

The Count of Monte Cristo

Alexandre Dumas

1080 pages • first pub 1844 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
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The victim of betrayal by friends and an insidious plot to hide another's perfidy, innocent young sailor Edmond Dantes is imprisoned for life at the island fortress of the Chateau d'If. After fourteen years, he makes a harrowing escape and works h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 36,098 reviews

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: 57% | 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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