The Count of Monte Cristo

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Summary: The Fourth Dimesnion of Reality: Dynamics of Relationships
Review: Truly the best book that I have read in my whole life. I have been able to have so many nights in which I would lie in bed for an hour just pondering the great ideas about the human nature that this book inspires. Suspence and the Count's seemingly infinite wealth add to the intrigue. (Though you do find out at the end just how much money he has!) This book can be read on so many levels, that anyone can get something out of this book!

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Summary: My favorite book of all time!
Review: Great writer, great story, great character, great plot! What else can I say? Well...I actually could go on and on, but I am sure if you are reading this, you know already how great this book is!

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Summary: This is a great novel.
Review: This novel by Alexandre Dumas is an amazing example of French literature. The way that Dumas weaves the story of Monte Cristo with those of his enemies leaves the reader spellbound at the end. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes dramas, comedies, romance novels, or mysteries. It is one of the best novels that I have ever read.

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Summary: Wonderful translation
Review: Other reviewers have noted, correctly, that this is one of the greatest novels of all time. So let me add a plug for this particular edition: Robin Buss's translation is the first in perhaps in century to render the _full_ text in English, and it sparkles from start to finish. Even if you own an "abridged" copy of this brilliant novel already, pick up Buss's translation and read the whole story for the first time.

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Summary: The best book in the world
Review: I have just finished reading this, which in my opinion is the best book in the world. Everything about it is amazing. The plot is captivating and fulfilling. Dantes's intricately planned vengeance on the men who ruined his life is so detailed and amazing it leaves me speachless. I love how the book leaves hints of future events and things which at one point may not make sense. Later, however, their purpose is revealed and they help the reader to understand the current events as well as show the how the past, present, and future of Edmond Dantes's life is connected. All those who have given this book 1 star are simpletons who were forced into reading it and never even tried to appreciate it.

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Summary: dumas showed that he's one of the best author in this centur
Review: when i was 10 years i read this book. my auntie gave it tome as a present in my birthday. i read for five times then istill remember each part of that book. I'm 30 years old now. the book teach me how to be a man. how to keep the spirit how to make a plan carefully then waiting patiently the result. but the most important words from Cristo "life in only for hoping and waiting" makes me realise since iwas a kid that nobody can get everything nomatther how rich,powerfull if god not give us the chance .waiting for the result and hoping god give us the best after doing asnything in my entiore life. dumas the incredible autjor in this century.

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Summary: One of my all time favorite books!
Review: Read this book! Do you like mystery? Romance? Murder? Revenge? Poetic justice? Deception? This book has it all. I was engrossed in the story of young Dantes, and then his intricate revenge upon the ones who betrayed him for their own ends. One of the few classics that is as clever as it is well-written. Most Dumas books are quite good, but this one is by far the best of the lot.

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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: Here is one of the very few books that starts off well and keeps its quality right to the end. The writing is excellent as is the plot. I have read so many so-called "brilliant classics" which were really quite pathetic. This book is a true exception and a "must read" for anyone who likes quality writing and a strong storyline, it is brilliant.

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Summary: everything is in this book
Review: I love this book. It's deep, dark, vengeful, forgiving, angry. It shows injustice, grief, love. I've read it seven times and it's one of those books I read once a year, just because, and I always get something out of it.

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Summary: A Must-Read Work of Genius by Alexandre Dumas
Review: The Count of Monte Cristo is perhaps one of the best literary works of all time. Riveting, it is the story of a young man, Edmond Dantes, who is falsely accused of treason by three selfish villains who each desire something different from Dantes; The story is set in 19th Century France. Dantes is a young, strikingly handsome, 20-year old newly-apppointed ship captain with his whole life ahead of him. He is about to marry the woman of his dreams, a young, vivacious, awesomely beautiful Catalan girl from France named Mercedes. For reasons unbeknownst to him he is betrayed by three cruel, evil men, accused of treason, and secretly heralded away to the foreboding Chateau de If prison where he serves almost 14 years in solitary confinement. With the help of a wise old abbe, he successfully institutes an escape plan; After a daring, nerve frazzling escape, he sets about to claim a vast, hidden, enormous fortune that is hidden at the Isle of Monte Cristo. After locating riches beyond imagination, Edmond dons the title the Count of Monte Cristo, he is a man of immense wealth, stature, class, and a man of society. But with all the riches and fame bestowed upon the Count, he must complete some unfinished business. That is, he must enact revenge upon the evil men who robbed him of his youth, the love and life of his father, the loss of his betrothed, and his prominence as a ship captain. You will find yourself seated at the edge of your seat, perhaps stopping only to take care of life's necessities because when Monsieur Le Comte de Monte Cristo enacts his revenge, he takes no prisoners. The Count of Monte Cristo captures our very essence as we watch his plan unfold before our very eyes. He carefully and fastidiously orchestrates his plan of revenge to punish the men who acted so predictably and maliciously against him. This book gets five thumbs up because it demonstrates vulnerable life experiences that happen to many of us. That is, to say it is a story about true human courage, emotion, greed, jealousy, betrayal, and revenge. And, the count makes the punishment fit the crime for each man. This book is not for the squeamish or immature at heart. One of the best novels of all time.