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gbooks29 's review for:
The Count of Monte Cristo
by Alexandre Dumas
Positives
-The Count- the titular character of the story, I personally love the Count. He is super smart, though the bitterness that has overcome his life is off putting, yet made him so interesting to read. He is very isolated, yet you can sympathize with him.
-the Plot- super long, 1200+pages, yet I praise the author for its intricate plot and wide set of characters
-the relationships and side characters- I loved Maximilian and Valentine, I shipped them, I also liked Mercedes and Albert.
The writing- I honestly haven't read a ton of books from this era, but the ones I have do not have anything near as good as the writing in this book. A lot of the conversations these characters have are very deep, and include a lot of themes, and incorporate overall great dialogue.
-the fifth of September and the Fifth of October- these chapters,..... Amazing
Negatives
not many but....
-the dungeon- Edmond's imprisonment, though my only point being that this imprisonment takes place over a decade, and it felt too quick, not emphasized enough
It is lengthy, but worth every page.
The author uses amazing details to paint a picture of every setting and also a feel of the era. I also love the theme and overall arc of the characters.
It is not a classic for no reason! Deserving of the praise.
-The Count- the titular character of the story, I personally love the Count. He is super smart, though the bitterness that has overcome his life is off putting, yet made him so interesting to read. He is very isolated, yet you can sympathize with him.
-the Plot- super long, 1200+pages, yet I praise the author for its intricate plot and wide set of characters
-the relationships and side characters- I loved Maximilian and Valentine, I shipped them, I also liked Mercedes and Albert.
The writing- I honestly haven't read a ton of books from this era, but the ones I have do not have anything near as good as the writing in this book. A lot of the conversations these characters have are very deep, and include a lot of themes, and incorporate overall great dialogue.
-the fifth of September and the Fifth of October- these chapters,..... Amazing
Negatives
not many but....
-the dungeon- Edmond's imprisonment, though my only point being that this imprisonment takes place over a decade, and it felt too quick, not emphasized enough
It is lengthy, but worth every page.
The author uses amazing details to paint a picture of every setting and also a feel of the era. I also love the theme and overall arc of the characters.
It is not a classic for no reason! Deserving of the praise.