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The Count of Monte
Cristo
Alexander Dumas
Reviewed by:
Mark B. |
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Adventure
Plot:
Edmond
Dantes is the apex of his life.
He is about to be married and a
captain's position is given to
him. While at his betrothal,
police accuse and arrest him of
treason, the result of
backstabbing, lust and envy.
While in prison, Dantes learns
of a fortune on the Isle of
Monte Cristo from an old abbey.
Once out of prison, Dantes
collects the treasure and plans
his revenge on the ones
responsible for his
imprisonment.
good:
The story had a great plot and
the author executed it to
perfection.
weaknesses:
Way too long! 1500 pages.
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