The Count of Monte Cristo (Penguin Classics) by Alexandre Dumas père Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Count of Monte Cristo (Penguin Classics)
Book Review: Awesome book!
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow, where to start on this? If you haven't seen the movie starring Jim Cavaziel and Guy Pearce yet, I suggest watching it before reading the book. The movie was a great movie also, but completely butchers the book, so to enjoy both, watch the movie first. My fiance bought this book for me, when I told her it was my favorite movie and I would like to read the book. When I first recieved it, I was intimidated. 1243 pages of pure classic literature! I was afraid that since it was a classic novel, it would confuse me greatly with the writing style, but Robin Buss (the translator) did a spectacular job of making it easy to understand. Also in the back of the book, he has included notes of certain words and phrases that are used to help clarify even more. The book is quite enjoyable to read, and I find myself laying in bed until one in the morning reading it. I have to force myself to put it down so I can sleep. Basically, a well written, very gripping book that I recommend to anyone. This is not my normal style of reading, but I have enjoyed it greatly. Again, watch the movie first so you can get the best of both worlds.Book Review: BEST Book You Will Ever Read!
Summary: 5 Stars
I rarely read books because I am more into TV but my cousin lent this book to me when I saw about 16 yrs old and I could not put it down, I stayed up all night for 2 nights just to finish it cause I was hooked, it has so much suspense and its very very clever. Like i said I rarely ever read books but this one I actually read twice, maybe like a year later, and if I can find it again I will definatley read it now cause its been about 10 years or so. Oh and I was so excited when the movie came out but it disappointed because it left so much out and it was not as action and suspensed-packed like the book, which is usually the case I guess but it really left huge chunks out. Anyways bottom line....READ IT!Book Review: BRILLIANT!
Summary: 5 Stars
A stunning book, absolutly chock full with DELICIOUS plot twists. There were times when I would start a new chapter and wonder where the heck this part was going, but everything was pulled together into one compelling, gripping story of love and revenge and the consequences of trying to play god with people's lifes. Highly recommended -- I intend to search out and read as many Dumas books as I can find.Book Review: Bad shipping for a good book.
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this book new thinking I would get a book in perfect condition, wrong. I am in no way insulting the book the book is great. In no way was the book protected. No bubble wrap or anything. The book was shoved in a box and was not secured or covered and the box was not even taped shut. The box fell open on my porch because it was not secure. The book had minor scratches and rips on the cover, back, and pages due to shipping, and the box was way to big. So I guess that is "priority shipping".Book Review: Before you die you must read this book!
Summary: 5 Stars
Among the best books I've ever read. It grabs you in the first pages and you're hooked. No wonder so many movies and plays and articles have been written about this book.