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A review by ablotial
Signature Classics The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas
4.0
I rather enjoyed this book. I had seen a movie about it once in my childhood, and had read the very much condenced illustrated version that my school library had in middle school, but I thought that since I'm all grown up now I ought to read the full version. And so, I did.
I got very engulfed in the story and sometimes read for hours without realizing how much time I'd spent. There were a lot of intricate details and twists of plot/characters that remind me of Dickens, although I think this was far better executed. Still too many coincidences for my liking, but it all worked out in the end.
Really, though, I doubt there's much to say about it. Many of you have already read the story, and besides - it wouldn't be a classic novel if it wasn't great, right? (Actually, knowing some of the other "classics" I was forced to read in my life, I'm not sure I can make this statement.) But, if you haven't read the novel in its entirety, I really enjoyed this edition. It also comes with some really great illustrations that get you into the feeling of what things may have been like during this time period. Highly recommended.
I got very engulfed in the story and sometimes read for hours without realizing how much time I'd spent. There were a lot of intricate details and twists of plot/characters that remind me of Dickens, although I think this was far better executed. Still too many coincidences for my liking, but it all worked out in the end.
Really, though, I doubt there's much to say about it. Many of you have already read the story, and besides - it wouldn't be a classic novel if it wasn't great, right? (Actually, knowing some of the other "classics" I was forced to read in my life, I'm not sure I can make this statement.) But, if you haven't read the novel in its entirety, I really enjoyed this edition. It also comes with some really great illustrations that get you into the feeling of what things may have been like during this time period. Highly recommended.