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A review by amandaquotidianbooks
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Surprisingly nuanced female characters and a well described, intricate plot! However, I wanted to be in the mind of Dantes during his revenge journey and I was kept at a distance. I also thought the book was too long. I also didn’t like the surprise sexual assault in the story within a story chapter towards the beginning.
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Minor: Animal cruelty and Child death