An epic adventure and one of the most enduring fables in Western literatureEdmond Dant s has a life that any man would envy. A promising young sailor about to be made a captain, he has come home to Marseille to marry his beautiful fianc e, Merc d s. But on the eve of his wedding, Dant s is betrayed, accused of treason, and sentenced without trial to life in prison. For the first six years, Dant s … six years, Dant s can only mourn his stolen future and dwell on the treachery that landed him behind bars. On the verge of suicide, he meets a fellow prisoner who gives him not just an education in revenge, but the means to accomplish it, as well. After an ingenious escape, Dant s recovers a hidden treasure and returns to Marseille as the Count of Monte Cristo, a man whose unlimited resources are matched only by his boundless thirst for vengeance.
An illuminating portrait of early nineteenth-century France and a timeless tale of justice achieved, The Count of Monte Cristo has inspired numerous adaptations, from comic books and Broadway plays to the hit TV series Revenge.
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This book is full of intrigue and revenge. It was very good. I enjoyed it. Because of its length, it took me awhile to complete it. Worth it though.
Another amazing book of Alexandre Dumas. A beautiful story packed with emotion and action. I highly recommend!
My favorite book of all time. Dumas was a master storyteller and knew how to create a cast of tremendous characters. He put together everything you need in one marvelous story. The setting is perfect, and though a little too detailed for today’s writing, it was necessary at the time when people didn’t travel and see the world.
Conflict permeates the book, and Dumas dishes out the suspense like a master, tossing a dash in just when needed.
Every character has depth, lots of depth, and the plot is not only intricate, but devious. The mother of all revenge books. And who doesn’t love a good taste of vengeance?
Edmond Dantes ranks high on my list of greatest characters in literature, and Alexandre Dumas as one of the best writers.
Despite being over 1500 pages, it is a rapid page turner. It would keep me occupied for long periods of time yet it would keep me occupied, not tediously.
This is a book that I have read and reread, the intricacies of plot intrigued me.
The Tolkien “Hobbit” trilogy is another set of books worth rereading.
Always loved this book and will read it every few years. The author does a fantastic job of leading you both into the characters and the storyline. You will find yourself caught up in the emotion, find yourself angry, then relieved. The book does a great job entertaining through with also delivering a strong message.
One of my favorite classics! A tale of love lost… injustice… revenge… page-turning… amazing characters!
The only English assignment that I not only finished in high school, but finished early and couldn’t wait to discuss it in class. The twists and brilliant plots are legendary.
This is a must read classic.
This book was one of the most entertaining books I have ever read.
Chock full of intrigue, action, drama, it is the story of Edmond Dante who is betrayed by his best friend and throne into a horrible jail where no one escapes.
But he not only manages to escape but finds his way to fortune and education and prominence. This enables him to seek vengeance.
This is a fantastic story !
you’re transported. art at its peak.
My personal opinion is the drama life and pain
A giant of revenge and tortured love
This has always been one of my favorite books. Easy to read and with a tragic revenge story that builds throughout.
Classics are classic for a reason.
One of my favorite books. I usually end up reading it every few years.
Excellent writing, character development, and storyline.
“The Count of Monte Cristo” floored me! Reading on a recommendation of a person I truly respected, I had little faith that I was going to be moved by this book. Yet its themes of redemption and revenge, and the price you must pay when you seek revenge resonated with me greatly. There is scarcely a day that passes when I don’t think of the final pages of this book, trying to live their message!
When my paperback copy of The Count of Monte Cristo arrived in the mail, my wife and son laughed at me. It was as thick as two bricks, and they thought I was crazy. Two months later I’ve finished it, and I’m having the last laugh. The Count of Monte Cristo has to be one of the great page-turners of all time. Like an endless 19th-century Bourne book, it charges across Europe, climax after climax, twist after turn and turn after twist.
This is undoubtedly the greatest revenge novel ever written–and a pleasure to read as it takes you through a fascinating variety of settings in a quest that has a Bolero-like crescendo.
I recommend reading an unabridged edition for the deepest immersion. I especially recommend the Robin Buss translation from Penguin Classics.