A review by james2021
The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas père
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The ending was not what I expected but I liked it. My main issue with the length was , the rest was fair length. I’d say it’s a page-turner for the majority of the book.
Spoiler
Vampa’s backstory (don’t think this a spoiler but alas)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Infidelity, Murder, Abandonment, and Confinement
Moderate: Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Death of parent, Death, Slavery, Child death, Suicide attempt, and Blood
Minor: Stalking and Drug use