2007-06-21 09:09:34 · 13 answers · asked by Jenn G 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
It is a very good book about betrayal, hope, revenge and romance. I Highly suggest it! Enjoy!
2007-06-21 09:18:12 · answer #1 · answered by abyron1990 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I have a favorite book, it's The Count of Monte Cristo. You never know what's going to happen, and the whole time you're on the edge of your seat. I would give you a description, but I can't think of a summary to do it justice. It really is a great read for anybody, and I'd definately reccomend it to you.
2016-05-17 04:50:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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. 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, and islands in the Mediterranean during the historical events of 1815–1838 (from just before the Hundred Days through the reign of Louis-Philippe of France). It is primarily concerned with themes of justice, vengeance, mercy, and forgiveness, and is told in the style of an adventure story.
Dumas got the idea for The Count of Monte Cristo from a true story, which he found in a memoir written by a man named Jacques Peuchet. Peuchet related the story of a shoemaker named Pierre Picaud, who was living in Paris in 1807. Picaud was engaged to marry a rich woman, but four jealous friends falsely accused him of being a spy for England. He was imprisoned for seven years. During his imprisonment a dying fellow prisoner bequeathed him a treasure hidden in Milan. When Picaud was released in 1814, he took possession of the treasure, returned under another name to Paris and spent ten years plotting his successful revenge against his former friends.
2007-06-21 09:14:33 · answer #3 · answered by Fancy Nancy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A classic for sure. Recently featured in the excellent movie: "V for Vendetta", which will probably be regarded as a classic by future generations.
2007-06-21 09:30:44 · answer #4 · answered by sailorBoy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This book is excellent, you must read it. Oh by the way, as good as the movie with Jim Caviesal (sp?) is, it does not stick to the book. The book is far more complex. Don't miss it.
2007-06-21 09:13:56 · answer #5 · answered by dmjrev 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is good. And not only is it like a classic, it actually is a classic.
2007-06-21 09:13:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tom Sawyer loved it and used it as the basis for many of his (and Huck's) adventures.
I think this has something to do with whether you can consider the book to be classic.
2007-06-21 10:28:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's considered a classic, but I found it pretty hard to read.
2007-06-21 09:12:40 · answer #8 · answered by gracel313 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the movie was good and it was and still is a classic
so i will assume the book is too..
keep reading it "u dont know if its good until you finish"
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2007-06-21 09:13:57 · answer #9 · answered by Constant 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its good, yes its a classic. sometimes the story gets annoying but its good.
2007-06-21 09:12:52 · answer #10 · answered by kris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋