The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas

816 pages first pub 1844 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous medium-paced

Description

The novel's fast-moving story is set in the royal court of Louis XIII, where the swaggering King's musketeers square off against their rivals: the crimson-clad guards of the dreaded Cardinal Richelieu. The Red Duke rules France with an iron hand i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,014 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
funny 46%
lighthearted 38%
mysterious 21%
emotional 15%
challenging 14%
tense 14%
inspiring 9%
dark 7%
hopeful 6%
informative 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 26%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 36% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.94

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