![]() Yet what this quick synopsis omits is the numerous and fascinating major and secondary characters that Dantes interacts throughout the narrative.Originally published in serial form, Dumas was paid for how much he wrote and one would think that The Count of Monte Cristo might be riddled with meandering subplots that never go anywhere and/or have nothing to do with the central plot. Thanks to his friendship Dantes knows where a potential hidden treasure is located and finds it to be real, and using it begins finding out why he was thrown into prison and chart is path to revenge through fortune and hidden identities. ![]() Alexandre Dumas’ famous novel The Count of Monte Cristo has seen life not only in print but in film and television, but one cannot appreciate the novel unless you read it in its entire unabridged length.Edmond Dantes is wrongfully accused of a crime and thrown in prison without trial to be forgotten, after overcoming both mental and physical anguish and befriending a fellow prisoner, and finally he is able to escape. This classic story of wrongful imprisonment, hidden treasure, and revenge is truly a masterpiece. This review first published on Doing Dewey. While the idea of missing parts of a story makes me nervous, I don’t think anyone is going to want to pick up a 1000 page book for light entertainment. ![]() Given it’s success as a light adventure story, I might recommend searching for a well done abridged versions. Fortunately, these flaws didn’t stop if from being an amusing swashbuckling adventure which was a lot of fun to read. It gave little insight into human nature and wasn’t especially well written. Overall, this was far from the best classic I’ve read. As time goes by he gets more and more arrogant, convinced that his revenge is the hand of God! Fortunately for us, a pair of young lovers shows up for us to root for instead, so I never found myself without a character to relate to. One small problem I had with this book was the dislikable nature of our protagonist. The events could be cliched at times, but I enjoy cliches and to be fair to the author, he may be the originator of some of these now-cliched plot devices. ![]() While some sections dragged a little, there was always some part of the plot which made me want to read quickly because I couldn’t wait to find out what happened next. However unnecessarily complicated the count’s revenge may be, it was still a lot of fun to read about. Reading The Count of Monte Cristo with it’s convoluted plot and inclusion of mundane conversations, that incentive is clear. When a fellow prisoner informs him of a treasure located on the Isle of Monte Cristo, he determines to escape and use that treasure to enact his revenge.įrom the great introduction to this book, I learned that Dumas wrote this to be published in sections in newspapers and was paid by the line. Unfortunately, others envy him his good fortune and conspire to have him sent to prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Edmond Dantes has it all: a father he loves, a pending promotion, and a beautiful fiance. The Count of Monte Cristo is a classic story of betrayal and revenge. Or his treatment of Mercedes - was she really suppose to wait for him for all the years he was gone? The Count has a few slaves, even though slavery is illegal in France. There are a few ethical issues that will cause modern audiences some trepidation. Or how the Count has a seemingly unending supply of money. Or how a ship was completely recreated, cargo and all. For example, Dante become an educated man by talking to a priest in the next cell over. It reminds me an Errol Flynn movie - where everybody is exactly what they seem, the good guys win, the bad guys get punished, and everybody lives the life they deserve at the end.But, the book isn't perfect - there is some aspects that are quite a stretch to believe. You should totally read this book.Don't be afraid of the label of classic! Or that it is about a man in prison who escapes and gets revenge on those who put him there. It is a near perfect book for what it is - drama, love, action, revenge, kindness, absurdity.
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