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Summary: All for One and One for All -review for The Three Musketeers
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D'Artagnan was a young lad who wished to become a "servant" of the king. One day, he met three of the king's three faithful guards (Athos, Porthos, and Aramis) and was challenged by fighting. This is how the young lad met the three musketeers. After all these, D'Artagnan would accompany himself with Athos, Porthos, and Aramis by being at their side and causing trouble everywhere. Hoever, a little spoiled rat can be the hero in the book; it is D'Artagnan who discovered the secret plans of Cardinal Richelieu that might destroy the whole France.
This book is really amazing with the structure of the plot. It talks mostly about loyalty: loyalty to the king, loyalty to husband/wife, loyalty to friends, and loyalty to the nation. There are many interesting places where a problem is brought up, and then another problem will evade when the other problem has been solved.
Readers can easily have a picture on every stage of the book and the outward appearance of the characters. Dumas, the author, has really described each place and section of the book carefully with many adjectives while he is "weaving" the book. He can describe a thing so well that you won't have difficulty telling what happened in the book. This is really important in reading a book; it is difficult to read a book if you do not understand what is going on with the author's words.
While reading this book, readers may feel jumpy where there are many problems and exciting words, and readers really wish to keep reading. After I read the book, I discovered the importance of unity in a society and friendship; this book also provides you with many philosophical thoughts. This is a great book to read and the plot will still be in your mind while sleeping!
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Summary: They Don't Name A Candy Bar After Any Old Book
Review: In a world plagued by ludicris pulp fiction and so called "clasics" which serve no other purpose than curing insomnia, The Three Musketeers serves as a redeeming element to literature. I found its wonderous blend of adventure, friendship, and political turmoil to be well worth my time. I encourage everyone who has every fantasized about crossing swords with an enemy to buy this book.
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Summary: A great novel, instant classic
Review: The novel beings by introducing one to D'Artagnan a young swordsman on his destiny to become a great Musketeer under the command under one of the most honored generals who is one of his fathers old friends. Our young Musketeer meets three friends on his way to greatness; they are the well known three Musketeers, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis On his journey to become a great musketeer he runs into some trouble. He constantly falls in love with women, and just when he finds one that he truly loves, the wife of his landlord, the evil and mischievous Cardinal kidnaps her. The four friends become very close and decide to go and save the beloved woman of D'Artagnan. While trying to find D'Artagnan's love the musketeers stumble onto a much bigger conspiracy between the Cardinal and the Queen of France who is secretly in love with the Lord Buckingham of England. But their journey is full of surprises and unexpected turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout your whole book. This is a great book to read if you are a fan of chasses and unexpected action. A lot of times you can't wait to pick up and read the book again because you want to see what is going to happen next and how it is going to turn out. The novels plot is very adventures, always keeping the reader on the edge of his seat. The descriptions the Dumas gives of the many battles and duels that take place are superb, and one of the best parts of the book. The glimpse that the reader gets into the past from this novel is fascinating for it is based somewhat on facts. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to read, it really is a classic.
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Summary: Great for everyone
Review: I recommend this book to everyone. It is a page turning epic story of love and friendship. It may seem long at first but the pages will fly as soon as you pick up this book. I finished it in two weeks and it is 700 or some pages. I am hoping to read more Dumas novles in the future and i urge others to do so too.
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Summary: Quintessential adventure novel
Review: Although MONTE CRISTO will always remain my favorite Dumas novel, THREE MUSKETEERS is a veritable classic in adventure novels. I haven't read any other translations yet, but Sudley does excel at delivering the witty banter of the four friends and Dumas' ironic descriptions of their behavior. The subversion of Felton is probably the most deftly written portion of the book, but to each his own. The fact of the matter is that it is a fantastic, witty adventure novel that can be enjoyed just for the sake of enjoyment.
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Summary: Get out the pedestal.
Review: A few reasons that this book is worshipped by many of its readers, including me.1. It's the quintessential story of friendship. Many, many sets of good friends over the years have called themselves musketeers, and this novel is why. The four main characters have unforgettable but distinct personalities. 2. No one had ever written action-adventure the way Alexandre Dumas did. 3. Very witty dialogue. Each character has his own brand of humor, making this book even more fun than it otherwise would be. 4. Very evocative of the time period in which it is set. READ THIS BOOK! I reccomend it to anyone.
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Summary: Honor Regained and Love Lost
Review: The only impressions I had about the novel were from the parodies that Hollywood had created. No sooner had I read the first chapter than I had fallen in love with not only Dumas's style but with D'Artagnan as well. This tragic yet action filled novel is a page turner. Once you begin reading you can't stop. The honor of the queen is at stake and the only one left to help is the young rapscallion D'Artagnan. In a tale of himself and his three witty friends, Aramis, Athos, and Porthos, they embark on an adventure to return honor to the queen and shame upon the cardinal. Yet to succeed the four friends must avoid the plots and schemes of Rochefort and Milady, the cardinals esteemed colleagues. The end is a tale of love lost, honor gained, and friendships forged. The Three Musketeers is truly a tale that cannot be passed up.
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Summary: Three cheers
Review: This was a fun book to read. Period. You won't find any deep philosophy or serious exploration of existence in this little treasure. All you get is murder, mystery, good vs. evil, swashbuckling duels.......need I say more? This book reads like a comic strip as it hurls you into 17th century France where you need to be prepared to draw your sword at the drop of a hat (or handkerchief, as the case may be). Don't get me wrong, although it may be a little campy, this classic adventure still has an engaging story line and great characters. So if you are a bit tired of your mundane life, pick up this novel, yell "Engaurd!", and follow the musketeers through all the twists and turns of this must read.
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Summary: A classic, Worth reading time and again
Review: This is my favorite book of all time. I have always enjoyed following the story of the your hero as he strives to attain the status as a musketeer. Alexandre Dumas created one of the finest literay masterpieces of his time when he told this tale that has roots in fact with a flair of love and adventure that make it a masterpiece for readers from 12 to 120. If you have never sat down as read Dumas, this is the best one to start with. If you've never read "The Three Musketeers", this is a good version that makes the story flow as well as it can with being in it's native language. Enjoy it. You will never forget it!
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Summary: All for One and One for All
Review: When I read this book, I paid attention and noticed that, at the beggining, D'Artagnan of Gascony had a brave heart and does not fear death. Alexandre's good way of writing makes the whole book feel compressed, for there are too many details and a small plot. The details mix up a lot, and I found that bad and confusing. I could recommend it to people who like action and adventure.
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