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Summary: Excellent
Review: This is quite possibly the greatest novel of the Romantic era - if not all time. Some may find it slow going at first. Dumas has a way of bringing it all together, that is so clear and fascinating, it is the greatest achievement of his career.
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Summary: Thank you Dr.K for making me read this book!
Review: I read a review on the brilliant COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO from a person (Pensacola) and in the review were several spelling errors. Now, I think that if someone has that many errors in their review they are not intelligent enough to actually read THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO. Alexandre Dumas is a fantastic writer who lives up to, and surpasses all expectations. This novel is a breathtaking, in-your-face story that spans an entire continent in order to get the full picture accross to its readers. Dumas gave so much life to the characters he created, and though it is sometimes hard to figure out what is going on at that very moment, you are always helped out a few pages down--that is the gift that Dumas brings to his readers! It is a constant surprise! The COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO is simply BRILLIANT! A+
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Summary: The best book you'll ever read!
Review: I merely picked up this book because it was featrued in the movie "Sleepers". In that movie, a small hint of the plot was given, in which it was said that it was a story of betrayal and revenge. Sounded like something I would enjoy. I was fairly intimidated by the size of it, but I have never enjoyed a book as much as this one. To me, there was not enough. Once you begin, you won't stop until the end, I sure didn't! I can only hope, that you, the one reading this, will also try this book and my hope is that you will find as much joy reading it as I did. "Wait and hope!"
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Summary: A pretty slick book.....
Review: Needless to say, it's not everybody's cup of tea, but I like it. It's not like the three musketeers, with a brawl every two minutes, though I also liked 3 Musketeers. It's more for the type who like to read about manipulation, greed, and intrigue out the wazoo.....and a lot of people dying spasmodically. As for the comments that it's boring, well, Dumas is occasionally long winded, but the story is extremely clever all in all, and pretty much anybody can see a little bit of himself/herself in Edmond Dantes, or vice-versa.
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Summary: my all-time favorite!
Review: I first read this book only because my mother nodded her head when she saw it, and I enjoyed the Three Muskeeters. I started reading it, and I couldn't put i down. You know most classics, the beginning is really a drag, especially for sophmores in high school like me. But unlike other classics I read ( and I did read a lot) the action begins from the beginning. I want to recommend this book for anyone looking for a good book that requires it to be: a classic that is not boring, fit for m\both male and female, mysterious, romantic, and full of vengeance: overall a book that is not boring. Anyone with questions, feel free to e-mail and ask.
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Summary: The summit of Dumas' career
Review: The Count of Monte Cristo is the greatest accomplishment of Alexandre Dumas. This is one of the most intricate and exciting stories I have ever read. The character development and plot are written with such greatness and detail that Dumas is able to make the story come alive. It may take some time to read, and the story may have many characters, but he develops everything so well and brings it all together. Not only is the story itself well developed and fascinating, but Dumas presents many other angles to observe and watch for while reading this book. The entire plot itself is a study of morals, honor, and ontological questions. Throw this in with the elegant setting of post Napoleonic France and you have one fascinating tale that touches on every aspect of the life and times. All of this and more makes this a very rewarding read that everyone should take note of.
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Summary: It is only one of the mot boring books ever publihed
Review: I have to read this book for school, and it is boring, dull, puts you to sleep after 2 pages.....exc.....exc....exc....... Dantes need to fugure out who he is....he must be 6 peple in his story.....but it did bite that he got arrested for that letter though..... Those guys were jerks..
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Summary: WICKED BOOK!!!!!!
Review: Of course, I only found out about this book through recommendation from a friend. It was absolutely wonderful! I'm not an avid reader of the classics, but I could not put this book down. I even snuck it to work and read as much as I could there. I recommend this book to anyone who likes to read or who likes an adventure.
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Summary: If you like poetic justice, this book is for you.
Review: When a young and guilless Edmond Dantes is falsly denounced and thrown into prison on the day of his betrothal to a beautiful peasant girl his life as Edmond Dantes ended and he began his journey to become the merciless and just Count of Monte Cristo. For 14 years he begged, cajolled and finally cursed God for letting him be in such a hellish situation. While in prison, he becomes close to a man of religion who, on his death bed imparts the location of a treasure hoarded centuries before and forgotten. Dantes escapes prison, finds the treasure and after years of refining and hardening himself, returns to Paris as the mysterious and implacable Count of Monte Cristo to exact his vengance upon those that stole his simple fisherman's life from him some 20 yaers before. So the story begins... If you have an ounce of Romanticism in you, it is a MUST READ!
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Summary: As an avid reader - it is the greatest book I have ever read
Review: Whether you are looking for romance, drama or mystery this book covers so many exciting genres. It is an exciting and easy read - don't let the length hold you back from discovering this wonderful adventure filled with love, deceit, revenge and tragedy. I found a rare hardback a few years back and I read it every year, each time discovering some new plot I missed before or more insightful information on the characters. Once you read it - I feel pretty confident that you will recommend it and add it to your all time favorite reads.
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