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The Count of Monte Cristo

(Bantam Classics)

By Alexandre Dumas, père

(152)

| Paperback | 9780553213508

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Set against the turbulent years of the Napoleonic era, Alexandre Dumas's thrilling adventure story is one of the most widely read romantic novels of all time. In it the dashing young hero, Edmond Dantès, is betrayed by his enemies and thrown Continue

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Revenge is a dish best served cold.
(Mi sa che quando hanno spiegato questa lezione, io ero assente: sinceramente avrei preso tutti quanti a fucilate ._.)
You're mistaken, my Lord, I din not love my father as I love you. The love I bear you is quite different. My father is dead, yet ... (continue)

Revenge is a dish best served cold.
(Mi sa che quando hanno spiegato questa lezione, io ero assente: sinceramente avrei preso tutti quanti a fucilate ._.)
You're mistaken, my Lord, I din not love my father as I love you. The love I bear you is quite different. My father is dead, yet I am not dead; Whereas if you die, I die." (Pag 304)

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Serena! -A Mordor il male non dorme mai. ADDIRITTURA gli aggiornamenti dai contatti! aNobii, riesci sempre a commuovermi :')) said on Feb 14, 2011 about the Mass Market Paperback edition | 1 feedback

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Favourite book on redemption.

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Gabiq said on Sep 21, 2008 | Add your feedback

a must-be read book

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Roosebelt said on Oct 24, 2011 | Add your feedback

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A story of anger and wit, passion and pride, grief and wealth. Edmond Dantès will spend 10 years of his life trying to avenge himself of all the suffering he has been a victim of. The plan is prepared in detail, the execution is carried on with care, but at the end there's THE doubt. The doubt that ... (continue)

A story of anger and wit, passion and pride, grief and wealth. Edmond Dantès will spend 10 years of his life trying to avenge himself of all the suffering he has been a victim of. The plan is prepared in detail, the execution is carried on with care, but at the end there's THE doubt. The doubt that everything you have done for revenge was not worth it, the doubt that you haven't gone so far holding God's hand, but you've tried to play God instead, and it's not good.
"The sum of all human wisdom is contained in these two words: Wait and Hope"

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Hotaruccia said on May 1, 2011 | Add your feedback

My Favourite Fiction Book

This book is the epitomy of an epic tale! This is a tale of the folly of human selfishness, vengeance, and redemption. The author is a master of suspense and what sets him apart from the rest is his ability to reveal the entire story through dialogue rather than resorting to the easier method of tel ... (continue)

This book is the epitomy of an epic tale! This is a tale of the folly of human selfishness, vengeance, and redemption. The author is a master of suspense and what sets him apart from the rest is his ability to reveal the entire story through dialogue rather than resorting to the easier method of telling you what the characters are thinking. He often speaks of the scene as if he is with the reader, in their shoes.
Several people have told me very good things about this book. If someone tells you the same, believe them.
I would also like to mention that the audiobook reader, Fred Williams, is hands down the best I've ever heard. But then again, Blackstone Audio is known for their readers.
Begun on the shore of the Pacific Ocean in Bahia Honda State Park in the Florida keys with the sound of the waves lulling me to sleep. Finished in Kingston, Ontario.

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audioreader said on Jul 12, 2010 | 2 feedbacks

The adventurous aspects of the book are top notch, but the ending spoiled some of the fun. Also, Ali Pasha and his daughter were completely superfluous, Dumas' rebellion against romantic cliche was brave but detrimental. Watch the 2002 film for a tighter storyline and conclusion.

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Mercury said on Apr 26, 2010 | Add your feedback