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Dumas is an author I've never read. But his work keeps getting mentioned in interesting contemporary novels, so I thought I should take the plunge. I listened to this book--from Audible--the narrator is very good and I keep running around the house exclaiming French names like, "Caderousse!"

A very, very, long tale of intrigue and revenge, it is a sort of 19th century soap opera. I love Balzac's novels; Dumas is not so dark, not so ponderous, also not so monumental a novel, but completely enjoyable. I was totally addicted to it and listened every moment I could.

ilaria_'s review against another edition

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adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

5.0

natnicole0's review against another edition

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adventurous tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

4.5- I listened to the Audiobook, and after 46 hours I understand why so many people like this book. The only complaint is that it is too long, while I understand why it was written this way, it was so much information to take in. The revenge overall happened at such a good pace, seeing how well Edmond started this domino game with all those who harmed him was worth the wait. I came to the book from the movie, I expected there to be much more than what the movie could have shown and I fell into a copy of the audiobook. I will say I think I would have felt the same about the length that I do with the audiobook, but If I have another chance to read a physical copy of the book I would probably try that as well.

eugenia1111's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Si mediante torturas inimaginables y tormentos inauditos, un hombre hubiera acabado con la vida de vuestro padre, de vuestra madre, de vuestra amante, de uno de esos seres que cuando son arrancados de vuestro corazón, dejan en él un vacío eterno, una llaga imperecedera, ¿juzgaríais que hay suficiente con la reparación que os ofrece la sociedad, porque el hierro de la guillotina haya caído entre la base del occipital y los músculos trapecios del asesino, o porque quien os ha infligido, durante años, tanto sufrimiento moral, haya sentido el dolor físico durante unos pocos segundos?

Edmundo Dantès, Capítulo XXXV, p.305

Me ha encantado. Sin duda uno de los mejores libros que he leído desde hace tiempo.
Espero poder volver a leer este libro dentro de unos años como si fuera la primera vez.

fairytorixo's review against another edition

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Awesome Classic!

ameyzeigler's review against another edition

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3.0

I'll have to say it's my favorite Dumas. I want to write it into a 12-hour musical someday. Ok, if I can squeeze it into 3, it would be a Broadway hit!

peterthomazin's review against another edition

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4.0

An extraordinary story of betrayal and revenge against a backdrop of 19th century French society and politics. An engaging read. There's a certain satisfaction I'm sure in watching those who betrayed and lied to reach the heights of Paris society start to unravel through the efforts of an avenging angel and get what they deserved. Until even the angel questions whether he has gone too far.

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