A review by cmhodgin
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

5.0

Mystery, Intrigue, and a surprising number of church fathers? This book was so much. It left me constantly surprised at the depth of revenge that Monte Cristo wanted to enact, and how pervasive and clever his strategies to obtain it were. So many interesting decisions made throughout this book. I think my favorite thru line was that of Max Morrell and Valentine. Grateful to have read this book, and I feel that if I'd spent more time with it instead of rushing through it I would give it all five stars. Alas, due to my own haste the ending did not leave the impact on me I think it could have. 4.5 stars.