The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas

The Three Musketeers

The D'Artagnan Romances #1

Alexandre Dumas with Jacques Le Clercq (Translator)

640 pages first pub 1844 (view editions)

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The Three Musketeers is ideal for readers who relish witty camaraderie and high-stakes escapades woven into rich historical tapestries of loyalty and daring.

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First published in 1844, Alexandre Dumas's swashbuckling epic chronicles the adventures of D'Artagnan, a gallant young nobleman who journeys to Paris in 1625 hoping to join the ranks of musketeers guarding Louis XIII. He soon finds himself fightin...

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Community Reviews

3.96
based on 20,892 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 98%

funny: 52%

lighthearted: 33%

mysterious: 23%

tense: 20%

emotional: 19%

challenging: 13%

inspiring: 10%

dark: 9%

hopeful: 6%

sad: 6%

relaxing: 5%

informative: 4%

reflective: 4%


Pace

22% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
24% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

36% of readers chose Plot
49% of readers chose A mix
14% of readers chose Character
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Character

Strong character development?

40% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

68% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
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Diverse cast of characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
72% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

39% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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