<DIV><DIV>Imprisoned for a crime he didn t commit, Edmond Dantès spends 14 bitter years in a dungeon. When his daring escape plan works he uses all he has learned during his incarceration to mastermind an elaborate plan of revenge that will bring punishment to those he holds responsible for his fate. No longer the naïve sailor who disappeared into the dark fortress all those years ago, he reinvents himself as the charming, mysterious, and powerful Count of Monte Cristo.</DIV></DIV>
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"A piece of perfect storytelling." --Robert Louis Stevenson
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Original Language: French --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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195 of 199 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is an example of perfect fiction writing. Its length is 5 times the average book and it still was not long enough! The story, the characters, the settings and the emotions enthralled me for days. I could not put it down. I was living the book as it took me to France, the mediterranean, Italy and every home, cave and mode of transportation detailed in exemplary fashion by Dumas. Without giving away the intrigue... This book is the story of a wronged young sailor and follows his life as he is imprisoned due to the actions of 3 jealous men. He lives in prison for an extended period of time, meeting a man who gives him hope and a life beyond his dreams. He escapes the horrid dungeon and seeks revenge on the 3 men who took away everything he ever hoped for. This book is amazing, it will not disappoint anyone. I cannot believe I did not read it before. Thank you Kindle for allowing me the pleasure of reading this book for free, however, it is worth paying for and sharing with anyone who loves to read.
66 of 68 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I first read the Bantam abridged Monte Cristo when I was 13 years old. Then, the next year, I saw the unabridged version and immediately bought a copy. Monte Cristo is an absolutely wonderful and wonderfully written masterpiece that tells the story of a young man that could be any of several people that you and I know. It is a story of injustice, despair, remorse, cruelty, misfortune, and evil. However, at the same time, the book manages to show that in the seemingly rotten world we live in there is hope, charity, love, honor, and purity as well. Edmond is one of the greatest dynamic characters of all time, innocently sent to face punishment that he in no way deserves. While enduring this unjust punishment, he meets a man and they become friends. Edmond learns from this man that everyone acts according to their own standards, and that everyone will eventually receive reward for the actions or crimes that they have committed, whether that reward be payment for honest living or pain in reparation for hardships forced upon others. Edmond then becomes that reparation, rewarding those that were his true friends, and exacting revenge upon those that caused him pain. A wonderful story, with excellent characters and an intricate plot. I would recommend this book for anyone that wants to laugh, cry, and triumph with a single character and his struggles. As the title states, this is one of my favorite books of all time, the only other that really compares with it is Victor Hugo's Les Miserables.
84 of 89 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is a great book and I highly recommend it, but don't buy this enriched classic version of the book. It was good, but I felt like something was missing, and not until I finished the book did I discover that this version leaves out significant portions of the actual story. Nowhere in this book does it tell you that it is an abridged version, but it actually is. Buy a different version of this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
If you are looking for a novel that has suspense, betrayal, revenge,...
I admit, I only found out about this novel by watching the 2002 hit movie. But I was more excited to jump into the pages of the book and go from there. Read more
Published 11 hours ago by Taylor J. Huston
5.0 out of 5 stars
A good read
Keeps you on the edge of your seat. It explains more than the movie and it is better then the movie.
Published 5 days ago by Terri Eggert
4.0 out of 5 stars
:P
Havent read this yet. But again the size of this book was a surprise. I didn't expect it to be such a thick book but I'm not complaining it's a price and so on so forth
Published 6 days ago by Amarie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent classic
If you enjoy a story of ultimate revenge, then you should definitely read this book! There is no comparison that I have found.
Published 7 days ago by Jennifer R. Ellis
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not the Actual Book
I downloaded the book without reading all of the details. This is a short version of The Count of Monte Cristo
Published 8 days ago by Craig Leslie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully complex story line
This unabridged edition contains all the original subplots which give the story so much richness. This has been a favorite of mine for thirty years and I was delighted to find an... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Elizabeth Burgwardt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Book
I was heart broken at the end because i would of like the reunion of the main characters, but still it got my full attention for a couple of weeks, thats how good the narrative is,... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Cinthya
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very sad put thought provoking.
Its a classic! What can I say that hasn't been said before. Its SAD! Its hard to read at times but a good book!
Published 17 days ago by I. Oropeza
3.0 out of 5 stars
Simple
I was definitely expecting more from the book. The translation was regular and it makes from the story something simple. Read more
Published 20 days ago by LINA LEON HERNANDEZ
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best classic ever!
Though difficult to comprehend at first because of the eloquence of Dumas, I couldn't put down the novel! It is lengthy, but I didn't want the story to end. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Constance J. Kalas
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