The Count of Monte Cristo
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Tags: Adventure, Classics, French, Novel
ISBN:0679601996
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The Count of Monte Cristo is Alexandre Dumas's riveting tale of romantic rivalries, struggles for power, daring escapes, clever disguises, buried treasure, and solemn promises. What more could an adventurous reader desire? Dumas's hero Edmond Dantes is a man on a mission, tasked with delivering a letter whose contents he does not know, but whose impact, when discovered by the wrong man, could be deadly. Thrown into a dangerous chain of events, Dantes must face his fate alone, forced to rely on his wits, courage, and a strong dose of good luck as he seeks justice against those whose greed and wickedness nearly cost him his life.
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About the Author
Born the son of a military man, Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) was a voracious reader from early childhood. After the untimely death of his father, his mother regaled him with tales of his father's adventures in battle. The realm of heroic acts and romance had a strong appeal for the young Dumas, and he began his writing career with several plays. After the success of his dramas, Dumas moved into novels, becoming well-known for such works as The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo, and The Man in the Iron Mask. Although it might be hard to guess from his current and long-lived popularity, Dumas faced considerable adversity for being of a mixed-race background and, sadly, was never fully accepted into many intellectual and society circles during his lifetime.
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Alexandre Dumas [Pere]
MARSEILLES -- THE ARRIVAL.
On the 24th of February, 1815, the look-out at Notre-Dame de la Garde signalled the three-master, the Pharaon from Smyrna, Trieste, and Naples.
As usual, a pilot put off immediately, and rounding the Chateau d'If, got on board the vessel between ...
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5/5
Reviewed by wsimpson3144 on Jun 24, 2009
exciting!
one of the first books i read that really got me into reading for pleasure, it was great to read it for a second time.
this is an absolutely incredible book.
5/5
Reviewed by last2ndread on May 1, 2009
Excellent Read
I started reading this book and was caught by the characters, act of vengence and the lines of the web that brought everyone back together in the end.
5/5
Reviewed by dcavazos53 on Apr 18, 2009
The count gives even worse than he got!
One of the most interesting books I have ever read. As I am reading, or re-reading the "classics", this one is tops on my list so far. Quite long, but well worth the time it took. The character development, not to mention the plot development was spectacular! Take the time to read this and enjoy!!
5/5
Reviewed by emiletic on Apr 15, 2009
Wait and Hope
Wow! That is all I can say about this book. I would never have believed how good the writing is from having seen the movie. Many stories woven into one large story. Why do the evil prosper and the good be crushed underfoot? Wait and hope. Wait long enough to see justice. Hope enough to wait long enough to see justice. Fantastic book really. I find myself not in total agreement with everything that the character, Dantes, did in the story, but the over all lessons and life meaning still carry a bang years after it was written. This story needs to be a mini-series!
5/5
Reviewed by jakobmuller on Mar 29, 2009
great surprise
this book sat on my desk for months after i started it,since i put it down right before the plot kicked in. I recently kept going with it and was not disappointed in the least. I highly recommend it to everyone. The story and how everything comes together throughout is great. Great themes, characters, and story.... 5 STARS!
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Ratings for 'The Count of Monte Cristo' by Dumas, Alexandre
| amorelle | | 2009-03-21 | |
| BethanyLiddiard | | 2008-09-23 | |
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