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Summary: Grand roman de Dumas
Review: Grand roman de Dumas,pour moi le livre ou se trouve tout le genie de Dumas. la 1ª suite connu du livre a eté ecrite par un portugais (1853)avec le psedonyme "le Prince"avec le nom"Main du defunt" qui raconte la vengeance de Beneditto sur Monte cristo.Le livre a eté traduite pour beacoup de pays d'Europe mais maintenant est deja dificile de trouvez(seulement dans les bouquiniste)Alexandre Dumas savait de l'existence de ce livre et il a aimé cette histoire.Il y a des pays ou ce livre est atribué á Alexandre Dumas. J'ajoute le registre de ce livre dans la bilioteque nacionale de France. Titre(s) : La Main du défunt, par F. Le Prince, pour faire suite au roman : ″le Comte de Monte-Christo″, par Alexandre Dumas [Texte imprimé] Publication : Paris : les principaux libraires, 1853-1854.
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Summary: Kudos to Dumas & especially Robin Buss
Review: I was first introduced to Edmund Dantes as a child (circa 1946)and was enthralled by the child's edition of this classic. Even the movies of the day told the story of The Count of Monte Cristo (abridged and with the "typical Hollywood altered screenplay." The story has been a classic since its inception; but Robin Buss translates the French with aplomb clarity and poetry. He has made this magnificent novel in French a magnificent novel in English. Read it and enjoy. It is a masterful translation of a masterful story.
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Summary: Nobody is THAT smooth
Review: Well, I won't lie to you, this book is damn close to one of the better books I've ever read. There is anything a man could ever dream of in a book: Sailing, treachery, money, sex, drugs, violence, bandits, pirates, treasure, food, opera, mansions, good horses...you get the picture? Yes, it is a long read, but Dumas kept me interested for the most part. The only criticism I might have is that it is a little unbelievable at times, but so are all great adventures. Buy it. Read it. I guarantee you won't be disappointed!
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Summary: Four stars for story, one star for translation
Review: I agree with everyone else when I say that the story of 'The Count' is gripping, exciting, etc. The translations, on the other hand, especially this one, leave much to be desired. The English is stilted and uninspiring, and many times it seems like the text was translated word-for-word without necessary changes in sentence structure.Alexandre Dumas is much better in the original French.
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Summary: brillent classic
Review: The Count of Monte Cristo is a timeless classic to be treasure for all time. I want to become one with the Count. His power and passion for revenge is heart stoping. His lust of life suckes you in and don't let go until you come to understanding of yourself. If there is one book to teach young adult respect, disapline and selfworth this is the one.
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Summary: The Greatest Book Of All Time
Review: Ever since I was in 9th grade I have read The Count of Monte Cristo every summer. I can't seem to start the next school year without reading it one more time. Each time I discover more about the characters and I relate to their struggles. I wish that I could give this book more that 5 stars because it is better than that. I have made all my roommates read this book. Each time they come back to me and thank me for making them read it. It is an excellent story of lost love, despair, and revenge. You will not be disappointed, I promise. You literally wont be able to put it down. If you have ever thought about reading this The Count of Monte Cristo now is your chance, trust me you will read it over and over. So sit back and relax because you are in for an epic adventure that will change the way you select the books you read.
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Summary: Monte Cristo is the greatest story of revenge......
Review: The Count of Monte Cristo is the greatest story of revenge, determination, and even love. After being framed and wrongfully imprisioned, Edmond Dantes emerges from his dungeon to reclaim his life. Dawning a new name and and an emense fortune, the Count, carefully exacts revenge on his persucutors. However, everything doesn't go this mastermind's way! Find out what divine retribution Edmond Dantes delivers in The Count of Monte Cristo.
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Summary: A fantastic book....
Review: Betrayed and accused falsely on the eve of a marriage. Thrown into prision and percieved as dead. The hero is buried in a shroud, then returns with power and influence to exact righteous judgement with great riches and a healing balm for those on whom he chooses to show kindness. I'm ashamed to admit it took me 10 years to realize I had read a thinly veiled allegory of the Holy Bible. There are hundreds of ingeniously crafted points of contact that only someone who has studied the Scriptures is likely to spot, after having it pointed out. It even goes so far as to express Dumont's dispensationalism and perhaps a little bit of anglo-israelism. Like all allegory it breaks down, of course, but then that's the nature of the thing. Public schools would have an absolute fit if they had the religious background to see the clever work for what it is. The Count is a must read, and would highly recomend you read the Bible thru to see the full extent of Dumont's ability to tie the works together.
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Summary: I loved it, it was excellent!!!!!!!!
Review: I give it 2 thumbs up LOL I am 15 years old and I am going to be a sophmore in highschool. Our school gives a a summer reading list and the required book was Count of Monte Cristo. I hate to read but this book got me hooked. I loved it,it was so realistic and interesting! I can't wait until next years reading list (Three Musketeers)
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Summary: An interesting revenge story
Review: I think Dumas did a great job on this book. I am 16 years old and was given it to read over the summer by my English teacher and I couldn't put it down. I read it all in a couple of days. The way Edmond was able to take down his four major enemies without revealing anything and how the coincidence factor played into this book is amazing. I highly recommend this book to anyone.
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