The Count of Monte Cristo - Alexandre Dumas

The Count of Monte Cristo

By Alexandre Dumas

  • Release Date: 2003-03-27
  • Genre: Classics
Score: 5
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Description

The epic tale of wrongful imprisonment, adventure and revenge, in its definitive translation

Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantès is confined to the grim fortress of If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo and he becomes determined not only to escape, but also to use the treasure to plot the destruction of the three men responsible for his incarceration. Dumas' epic tale of suffering and retribution, inspired by a real-life case of wrongful imprisonment, was a huge popular success when it was first serialized in the 1840s.

Translated with an Introduction by ROBIN BUSS

Reviews

  • Great Story

    5
    By Phaze 112
    The book was great although, at times, predictable if you’re really paying attention. Subtle hints like “he shuddered” and “he smirked as he said this” almost spoiled it to the point that the ending was almost too obvious. Nevertheless, the last chapters were haunting and forces the reader to wonder if revenge was truly worth it.

  • Favorite of all time.

    5
    By Mr_Keecho
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  • Ultimate Revenge

    5
    By Toni FGMAMTC
    No revenge story will ever measure up after reading this. Dude is the Revenge Master, level infinity. He was framed and sent away to prison for life as a young man. After fourteen years in prison, he escapes and plots and amazing comeback. He doesn't rush in and screw it all up. It takes twenty-three years overall, but everyone who even stood next to someone that looked at him funny gets theirs. He totally wrecks and ruins every single one amazingly. Wow, he was dedicated.

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