The Count of Monte Cristo
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4.9 • 15 Ratings
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- $1.99
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Publisher Description
The Count of Monte Cristo (French: Le Comte de Monte-Cristo) is an adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas, père. It is often considered, along with The Three Musketeers, as Dumas' most popular work. It is also among the highest selling books of all time. The writing of the work was completed in 1844. Like many of his novels, it is expanded from the plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter Auguste Maquet. The story takes place in France, Italy, islands in the Mediterranean and the Levant during the historical events of 1815–1838 (from just before the Hundred Days through the reign of Louis-Philippe of France). The historical setting is a fundamental element of the book. It is primarily concerned with themes of hope, justice, vengeance, mercy, forgiveness and death, and is told in the style of an adventure story.
Customer Reviews
Famous story made excellent by a fantastic reader
There is nothing I can say about this legendary story, that could make it even better. So I’ll speak of the reader, which has brought this story to life , in a clear voice, a vivacious energy, eloquently delivered, using not the absolute greatest, but still very good recording equipment. All this makes an enormous difference. This is in fact the second audiobook that I’ve purchased, of the count of Monte Cristo. Because this first one had been read by someone that is either an imbecile or a drunk. But in this case , this fine person cares about his craft, and I’d happily purchase more audiobooks read by him. Thank you sir.