The short answer is that of the adaptations i have seen, the 1975 movie is the most accurate, but i hear the bbc miniseries is even better. How is everyone doing with the count of monte cristo. Review of the count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas by curlygeek04, may 20, 2012. Like many of his novels, it is expanded from plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter auguste maquet. Lifeanddeath politics motivates many of the characters and keeps the plot moving. Who is the mysterious count of monte cristo and how did he acquire his magnificent wealth. Its been a few years since i read this chunkster, but it is also one of my favorite books.
So my son who is tried to read this book for fun on my recommendation. Aug 15, 2017 i have just finished the count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas, so i figured i would give my thoughts on it. Count of monte cristo by dumas, first edition abebooks. The count of monte cristo kindle edition by dumas, alexandre. Is the book the count of monte cristo worth reading. The plot is taking place before and after napoleons reign from 1815 to 1844. The count of monte cristo a swashbuckling new edition of a story that never grows old. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas free at loyal. As usual, a pilot put off immediately, and rounding the chateau dif, got on board the vessel between cape morgiou and rion island. Just the other day, i was remembering this witty zinger i had copied down from when i read the count of monte cristo.
I dont know why the good people at cbse made the decision to expose. I have seen four adaptations of the count of monte cristo, and none of them have entirely satisfied me. It is also a story about jealousy, betrayal, endurance, revenge and hope. Takes place in the 1800s europe, with the protagonist edmond dantes. Like many of his novels, it was expanded from plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter auguste maquet. However there is a chapter where the count provides a companion, franz with an hallucinogenic drug and he has a. I have just finished the count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas, so i figured i would give my thoughts on it. When edmond dantes is betrayed and throwing into a secret dungeon, it seems as if his life if over. Another important work by dumas, written before his work. On february 24, 1815, the watchtower at marseilles signalled the arrival of the threemaster pharaon. He is different to edmonds past personality, he was full of bitterness and coldness with revenge in his heart and mind. The classic tale of adventure and revenge by alexandre dumas retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. The story gets us hooked as we come to know dantess ultimate plan and keeps us wondering how exactly he will get justice. Interest level, reading level, reading az, atos, word count.
One of the most widely read french authors famed for his historical fiction of high adventure, alexandre dumas 18021870 wrote more than a hundred plays and novels, including the famous three musketeers trilogy, the count of monte cristo, and the man in the iron mask. As any parents dealing with this agerange issue knows, its mighty hard ot do this. As of the time of posting, we all have 12 more days to g. Enjoyable swashbuckler for kids who can handle the action. Is the count of monte cristo difficult to read for a. On the eve of his marriage to the beautiful mercedes, having that very day been made captain of his ship, the young sailor edmond dantes is.
According to luc sante, the count of monte cristo has become a fixture of western civilizations literature, as inescapable and immediately identifiable as mickey mouse, noahs flood, and the story of little red riding hood. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas faintingviolet. A few years ago, one of my friends convinced me to read it, but i was really not looking forward to it. The count of monte cristo is a popular book by alexandre dumas pere. A classic tale of love, loss and revenge, the count of monte cristo is a masterpiece from one of the greatest authors in france. Just had to tell other book lovers how much this book affected me. The young man answers it with a shot from his carbine, and ten minutes later, the yacht is anchored, and the young man, maximilien morrel, wades. Dantes slips through the guards fingers, finds the treasure which makes him as rich as a country, and calls himself the count of monte cristo to conceal his true identity.
Based on actual events, this sweeping historical romance, considered to be dumas finest work, recounts the story of edmond dantes, a gallant young sailor whose life takes a bitter turn when, during the final days of napoleons. The count of monte cristo was originally published in the journal des debats in eighteen parts. The count of monte cristo is the ultimate novel of retribution. In this first english edition of the tale, the former serial is bound into two volumes. I am a little over half way through the book and so far havent found anything too racy. The only thing thats difficult about the count of monte cristo is its huge cast of characters, its enormous length, and a bit of slowness around the 23rd part of its second act. But its a very deliberate story, and its well worth it. His books have been translated into more than 100 languages. The teller was someone, i can conclude, that basically knows everything that is happening in every character and their thoughts as well. Sep 30, 2016 the short answer is that of the adaptations i have seen, the 1975 movie is the most accurate, but i hear the bbc miniseries is even better. Aug 30, 20 edmond became the count of monte cristo after his escape in the prison and inherited a great amount of fortune from the hidden treasure. Read the count of monte cristo, free online version of the book by alexandre dumas pere, on. The count of monte cristo is an intriguing adventure novel.
It is, and a shot suddenly flashes loudly from the island. Have you forgiven me yet for putting it on the poll in the first place. Aug 30, 20 the pov of the count of monte cristo is in third person. The plot takes place in france, in port marseilles, where a crowd waited for a.
The count of monte cristo chapter summaries course hero. Serialization ran from 28 august 1844 to 15 january 1846. The count of monte cristo cliffs notes by roberts, james l. A few months ago, book riot asked readers to pick their top 50 favorite novels, and the count of monte cristo was number 29.
Read the count of monte cristo online by alexandre dumas pere at, the free online library full of thousands of classic books. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas scholastic. A riproaring tale of adventure from a daring prison escape to a hunt for hidden treasure and a duel at dawn. Alexandre dumas peres the count of monte cristo consists of 117 parts for ease of reading. Dantes works on a ship at a young age of 19 years old with some older men. I expected swashbuckling adventure but the book turned out to be much more psychological than that. The count of monte cristo at usborne childrens books. It is my sincerest hope that you have enjoyed this experience, and i look forward to continuing on in 2017. Is the count of monte cristo really considered a childrens book. Plot summary in 1815 france, 19yearold edmond dantes is returning to the port city of marseilles on the pharaon. What next three books to read after the count of monte.
It is often considered, along with the three musketeers, as dumas most popular work. But monte cristo, in contrast, recognizes all of his enemies all now wealthy and influential men. From luc santes introduction to the count of monte cristo. The count of monte cristo book vs movie add a difference. As monte cristo, dantes ingeniously manages to be introduced to the cream of parisian society, among whom he goes unrecognized. The height of alexander dumas writings, the count of monte cristo is set against the backdrop of the napoleonic era.
The effect of the serials, which held vast audiences enthralled, each member. I see you are a philosopher, said villefort, after a momentary silence in which he had been gathering strength like a wrestler meeting a powerful opponent. As usual, a pilot put off immediately, and rounding the chateau dif, got on board the vessel between cape morgion and rion island. Alexandre dumass the count of monte cristo chapter summary. The count of monte cristo the book is very good but some of the readers make it impossible to keep track it got 20 hours in and had to give up really was a struggle to keep track. Count of monte cristo by dumas, hardcover abebooks. I dont believe kids of a young age will fully appreciate the book despite it. Read the count of monte cristo online, free books by. First published in 1844, the count of monte cristo remains one of literatures greatest adventures. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas free at. What is the most accurate movie of the book the count of. It is one of the authors more popular works, along with the three musketeers. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas with high adventure, derringdo and thrills to keep the drowsiest sunbather awake, this is perfect holiday reading. Im working on genre ideas now, so if you have hopes and dreams of what youd like to see the group tackle, let me know.
This book is abridged and illustrated, and the story is right about at the fourth grade reading level. What next three books to read after the count of monte cristo. The story takes place in france, italy, and islands in the. Hey all, so ive been really interested in the count of monte cristo especially since ive been seeing it all over reddit.
Choose the part of the count of monte cristo which you want to read from the table of contents to get started. I first read the count of monte cristo in abridged form and am glad to have finally read the full version. Find summaries for every chapter, including a the count of monte cristo chapter summary chart to help you understand the book. The count of monte cristo english version, unabridged. Ive read here that its over a thousand pages long so before i try and getting into it i just wanted to make sure that ill be able to fully grasp it and enjoy reading the book by making sure that i understand every word of it. A popular bestseller since its publication in 1844, the count of monte cristo is one of the great pageturning thrillers of all time. Immediately, and according to custom, the ramparts of fort saint. Yet he doesnt anticipate the impact of a fellow prisoner, and the plan that the two will hatch together. Set preferences and get age appropriate recommendations with common sense media plus. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The only possible objectionable bits in the 1200 page novel are perhaps, as mentioned the statue scene, where drugs cause two good guys to hallucinate and dream that the statues are naked women, yet this is not graphic at all. I dont know that ill ever read a book as satisfying as this one again. His carefully wrought revenge creates a dramatic tale of mystery.
This is spoilerfree and i will write a quick synopsis on the novel. What gives the count of monte cristo its life, however, are the times in which it is set the revolution, the napoleonic era, the first and second restoration, and the revolution of 1830. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas everymans library 1,240 pp. Years later, paris is intrigued by the mysterious count of monte cristo, who bursts onto the paris social scene with his millions. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the count of monte cristo. The catholic church in france condemned it because of its powerful message it presented the reader.
The pov of the count of monte cristo is in third person. Differences between the count of monte cristo book vs. Nov 18, 2016 how is everyone doing with the count of monte cristo. There is a perfect copy on a well known pirate site i found. It was written in 1844 and published in sequels during the next two years. Is the count of monte cristo difficult to read for a high. I really thought you all would pick frankenstein or the age of innocence. Differences between the count of monte cristo book vs movie. The count of monte cristo, by alexandre dumas, pere. It is one of the authors most popular works, along with the three musketeers. A light yacht is sailing toward a small island, and a tall, dark young man asks if the island ahead of them is the isle of monte cristo. So powerful in fact, that was controversial when it was first released. This is a book ive always wanted to read, and happily it met and exceeded all expectations. He meets up with pirates and ultimately finds the treasure, enabling him to return in a new persona, the count of monte cristo, where he will prove that revenge is a dish that is best eaten cold.
The first edition in book form was published in paris by petion in 18 volumes with the first two issued in 1844 and the remaining sixteen in 1845. This is most assuredly not a childrens book, although some of us read it at a tender age. The count of monte cristo begins just before the hundred days period when napoleon returned to power after his exile. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas, 9780199219650, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. So my son who is tried to read this book for fun on my recommendation because i remembered it as a really great story. Apr 22, 20 a few months ago, book riot asked readers to pick their top 50 favorite novels, and the count of monte cristo was number 29. The count of monte cristo cliffsnotes study guides book. The count of monte cristo is an adventure novel by french author alexandre dumas pere completed in 1844. To say that the count of monte cristo is complex would be an understatement. It is also among the highest selling books of all time.