A review by james2021
The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
The ending was not what I expected but I liked it. My main issue with the length was , the rest was fair length. I’d say it’s a page-turner for the majority of the book.
Spoiler
Vampa’s backstory (don’t think this a spoiler but alas)Graphic: Abandonment, Murder, Confinement, Grief, and Infidelity
Moderate: Child death, Death, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Blood
Minor: Drug use and Stalking