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The Count of Monte Cristo
by Alexandre Dumas
The Count of Monte Cristo is a story about vengeance and finding peace, but how do you execute this life-long tale though 1243 pages? I'll tell you: immersive storytelling, rich characters, and excellent figurative language. Dantes as a character is magical, and how he pulls off his schemes, lies, plans and disguises is nothing short of admirable. You'll find yourself realizing as the story goes on that maybe Dantes' revenge isn't so justifiable, and you'll even feel remorseful for the story's "villains", i.e. Danglars, Fernand, and Caderousse. This isn't a book on how to seek havoc on those who have wronged you or mistreated you, but on how to embrace and understand suffering as a part of life. Dantes’ punishments are cruel, vile, and downright disturbing, yet the choice is given to the reader to decide whether or not they side with Monte Cristo's actions. The main moral of this story though, is that despite the idea of revenge sounding like pure justice and liberty, it will not solve your anger. Finding happiness elsewhere will cure more than violence, and that’s one of the most important things one can learn. An excellent book that never feels tiring, A+.