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The Count of Monte Cristo (Penguin Classics)

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Author : Alexandre Dumas père
Binding : Paperback
EAN : 9780140449266
ISBN : 0140449264
Label : Penguin Classics
Manufacturer : Penguin Classics
Number of pages : 1312
Publication date : 2003-05-27
Publisher : Penguin Classics
Release date : 2003-05-27
Title : The Count of Monte Cristo (Penguin Classics)
Languages : Array
Number of items : 1
Studio : Penguin Classics

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Translated with an Introduction by Robin Buss

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review by: mama2two date: 2008-12-29 rating:

An Amazing Book
Wow. What an amazing book. The plot was so well laid and a joy to uncover. I am truly glad that I took the time to read the unabridged version, which is quite daunting, but worth the length. A great book club read, as there are so many layers to discuss. A tragedy, a love story, an adventure all wrapped in a wickedly smart and conniving plot presented with beautiful prose. Highly recommended.

review by: classroom3502 date: 2008-12-17 rating:

A classic novel!
As human beings, we, for the most part believe in justice. When you strike me on one cheek, I should be allowed to strike you on the other, or at the very least sue you in court for the monetary damages your strike caused me. This sense of justice often transcends both culture and age. However, in many situations, justice does not occur. Evil men and women prosper at the expense of the good without consequence. Crimes and wrong doings go unpunished by the court of law. The question becomes should humans be allowed to take revenge for the crimes and evil committed against them when the legal system is too corrupt, lazy or ineffective to do anything about it. This question of vengeance is really the central question of Alexander Dumas classic novel, The Count of Monte Cristo, a thrilling tale of crime, escape and vengeance set in 19th century, post-Revolution France.

review by: Book Worm Monster date: 2008-11-18 rating:

Favourite Book - ever!
I have read thousands of book - more than I care to count and I am never without a book - my hands don't feel right if I don't have a book to hold. This is my favourite book of them all. No film or TV broadcast has ever done this book justice. The depth of Dantes revenge and the fine detail that Dumas gives had always enthralled me. I challange every lover of the written word not to find themselves hooked by this dark tale.

review by: Dax date: 2008-10-30 rating:

The Count of Monte Cristo
I've ordered books in the past where the seller said it was "good" as a comment to condition and appearence and was always pleased, except with this recent exception. I must admit I was disappointed with it's outward appearence when received, and found it necessary to rebuy the book at "Barn & Noble", since this was to be part of a Birthday gift. I will be more careful in the future when I see the word "good" as it is subjective from one seller to the other.

review by: date: 2008-10-17 rating:

Count of Monte Cristo
I enjoyed the movie, but the book has so much more story background. A person really should check out this book, for more of the count's machinations. Very Clever!

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