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Summary: A great and exciting book!!!!
Review: Dear Readers, The Counte of Monte Cristo is but far one of the best books I have ever read. My girlfriend and I have read this book about 4 times each since we first read it a year ago. Edmond Dante` is an inspiration to us all. The easier was to describe the book, Happiness, Sadness, TRIUMPHANT. After you read this book you are going to want to read it again. All I can say is "Wait and Hope" (hint hint) and you will see. I am going to read this story to my kids one day, in order to teach them Courage, hope and Never Never give up.
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Summary: You've got to read this one.
Review: I must admit, I'm very choosy with books. While some classics are terribly dull, too philosophical, or pointless, this one is excellent. Its got action, adventure, romance, drama. Do yourself a favor and read this one. You'll love it
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Summary: Love, intrigue, treasure, and the pitfalls of revenge.
Review: Follow the hero: about to marry his sweetheart ... dashed by betrayal and despair ... blessed with a vast treasure ... redemption of the worthy ... ready for ultimate revenge ... diverted by God ... on to Paradise. This well-written, fast-paced book will keep even the most avid reader entertained for days as Alexandre Dumas avoids the mundane "wronged and revenged" theme and explores the actions and motives of good and bad men and women touched by love, greed, politics, poverty, wealth, and God-like powers and dilemmas.
This is one of my all-time favorite books. Though this unabridged version is long, every chapter is entertaining and essential to the convoluted plot. Every time I reread it I gain a greater appreciation and understanding of the people and the turmoil of the Napoleanic era.
s/ David Forthoffe
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Summary: This book has it all: murder, romance, humor, and a moral.
Review: This is my favorite book of all time. Dumas's skillful blend of storylines, history, and philosophy makes this novel a real page turner. I have read this book as a surly teenager, a philosophical college student, a starry-eyed newlywed, and as a stressed adult and every time I learn something new that speaks to my particular situation in life. Everyone can learn from the Count
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Summary: Listening to taped version was a great expereience.
Review: Just finished the unabridged, taped version of this classic. (From Books on Tape; 12 tapes). Make sure you get ahold of the full version, not an abridged one. This book had everything--revenge, love, suspense. For some reason, I don't seem to have read it when i was younger, nor do I recall having seen any of the movie versions. So this was a real treat for me. And one that I think just about anybody would like
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Summary: Makes readers out of Non-readers
Review: I'm a high school English teacher. Over the years I've taught numerous novels, but only The Count of Monte Cristo do I never tire of teaching. It has the amazing ability of actually making students who say that they hate to read to suddenly want to read. Do you have a teenager who hates to read? Give him this 441 page abridgement. (Be prepared though for negative comments--he'll propably disclaim, "And you call 441 pages an ABRIDGED edition!") Next, make him agree to try it at least to page 66 (Dantes's escape from prison). By that point he'll be hooked for sure
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Summary: An inspirational and exciting book without a doubt!
Review: Being a college student, I have read a plethora of books in my many subjects, but none has captivated me as much as this one. The thread of Edmond Dante's life is undeniably intertwixed with the common everyday struggle we all share. What makes this book so captivating is the strength Dante draws within himself, and how much he achieves after being jailed unjustly. The intrigue of his revenge was one of the more exciting plot twists.
A fantastic read for sure.
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Summary: One of the best books ever written
Review: This is one of the best books I have ever read. It shows how a we can overcome from our despair and turn it into a good thing. The interesting plot will captivate your mind making you helplessy turn the page. The cunningness of Edmond Dantes will amaze you. I recommend this beautifully written masterpiece to all those who enjoy reading only the best
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Summary: A book I have always treasured.
Review: The Count of Monte Cristo is one of the most inspiring books I have ever read. I first read the book when I was thirteen, and I still would like to meet and talk with Alexander Dumas about his masterpiece today---it had that kind of effect on me. Today I pick up the book now and again just to read the Count's wonderful farewell letter to "the beloved children of [his] heart."
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Summary: This is one of the most well-rounded books ever!
Review: You want action? Romance? Drama? Maybe a bit of humor? Well "The Count Of Monte Cristo" has it all! Out of all the books I've read in my life this is THE best. I love this book so much that I have read it four times! It has all the ingredients you could want in a story intricatly woven an set upon the rich background of France's turbulent 19th century. I recommend this book to everyone but be warned.... once you pick it up you might not put it down! Enjoy
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