A review by cinderblox_
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This book was amazing and had me on the edge of my seat multiple times. Yeah its long, took me about 2 weeks to read, BUT i didnt want to put it down. This translation by Robin Buss made it so easy and understandble to read. Im sad its over. I would absolutely read it again. All 1200+ pages!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child death, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Racism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Classism

the only thing i dont really like is who the count ends up with cause of who she is, the age, etc. Wish he got his happy ending with his original love interest