The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

The Count of Monte Cristo

Alexandre Dumas with John Lee (Narrator)

fiction classics historical adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

46 hours, 56 minutes | first published 1844

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Dashing young Edmond Dantes has everything: a fine reputation, an appointment as captain of a ship, and the heart of a beautiful woman. But his perfect life is shattered when three jealous friends conspire to destroy him. Falsely accused of a poli...
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Summary of 21675 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
mysterious 56%
emotional 47%
dark 46%
tense 32%
reflective 31%
challenging 29%
sad 21%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 18%
funny 9%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 43%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 23% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 43% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.26

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