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A review by caidyn
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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
4.0
Wow, wow, wow. I can't believe I put this book off for so long. I'm a big classics fan but I had never thought I'd like Alexandre Dumas. Was I wrong! It took me about 100 pages to get into the story, but once I was there I was sold. It's absolutely fantastic and was an enjoyable read. I was supposed to read only 30 pages a day so I could finish it by the end of February. Most days, I ended up reading way over that because I was so entranced with what was going on. Overall, great classic and I'll revisit it again one day!
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide