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A review by karenluvstoread
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
5.0
Edmond Dantés is a kind-hearted, loving person who one day finds himself imprisoned. He has no idea why and is completely innocent. What unfolds is a complex, nuanced, intricate plot that is certainly a tale of revenge; but it is so much more than that. Dumas masterfully developed a story that raises questions and makes the reader think.
Dumas’ writing and all the details that composed the intricate plot of revenge utterly astounded me! As with Les Misérables, the little details aren’t simply filler. They matter. They all work together and connect. By the end, you see how it all ties together.
Dumas managed to create a narrative that the reader can get lost in. It is very atmospheric with descriptions that pull you into its world – from the dismal, grim Chateau d’If to the Island of Monte Cristo to the Count’s Paris. It is an epic journey that is both character-driven and plot-driven. And the ending! It was sheer perfection! It left me wanting to cry because it was such a beautiful ending.
The Count of Monte Cristo joined the ranks of Les Misérables in my list of favorite books of all-time. It is a solid 5 star read!
Dumas’ writing and all the details that composed the intricate plot of revenge utterly astounded me! As with Les Misérables, the little details aren’t simply filler. They matter. They all work together and connect. By the end, you see how it all ties together.
Dumas managed to create a narrative that the reader can get lost in. It is very atmospheric with descriptions that pull you into its world – from the dismal, grim Chateau d’If to the Island of Monte Cristo to the Count’s Paris. It is an epic journey that is both character-driven and plot-driven. And the ending! It was sheer perfection! It left me wanting to cry because it was such a beautiful ending.
The Count of Monte Cristo joined the ranks of Les Misérables in my list of favorite books of all-time. It is a solid 5 star read!