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Sales Rank: 4517
Category: Book
Author: Alexandre Dumas Pere
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Studio: Penguin Classics
Manufacturer: Penguin Classics
Label: Penguin Classics
Languages: French (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 1312
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.1 x 2.3
ISBN: 0140449264
Dewey Decimal Number: 843.7
EAN: 9780140449266
ASIN: 0140449264
Publication Date: May 27, 2003
Release Date: May 27, 2003
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Translated with an Introduction by Robin Buss
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An Amazing Book December 29, 2008
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.
A classic novel! December 17, 2008
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.
Favourite Book - ever! November 18, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
 The Count of Monte Cristo October 30, 2008
0 out of 6 found this review helpful
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.
Count of Monte Cristo October 17, 2008
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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