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A review by georgia_gabrielle
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
"No, I want to live, I want to struggle to the end"
Edmond Dantés life is going beautifully, he's being promoted to Captain of his ship, he's getting married to his childhood sweetheart and he finally has the money to help keep his Father healthy. But then an dastardly plot leaves him, a completely innocent man, trapped behind bars, and left for decades to plan his revenge on the men who betrayed him.
It really says a lot when a 1000+ page novel doesn't bore me for a second, and The Count of Monte Cristo never dragged as it took me through the many decades of Edmond Dantés life. And for a book that's 170 years old, I never knew what was going to happen next, or any of the twists and turns of the plot! From swashbuckling heroes to wicked villains, this book will keep you entertained for weeks!!
Edmond Dantés life is going beautifully, he's being promoted to Captain of his ship, he's getting married to his childhood sweetheart and he finally has the money to help keep his Father healthy. But then an dastardly plot leaves him, a completely innocent man, trapped behind bars, and left for decades to plan his revenge on the men who betrayed him.
It really says a lot when a 1000+ page novel doesn't bore me for a second, and The Count of Monte Cristo never dragged as it took me through the many decades of Edmond Dantés life. And for a book that's 170 years old, I never knew what was going to happen next, or any of the twists and turns of the plot! From swashbuckling heroes to wicked villains, this book will keep you entertained for weeks!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder