![]() ![]() Unfortunately, others envy him his good fortune and conspire to have him sent to prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Edmond Dantes has it all: a father he loves, a pending promotion, and a beautiful fiance. ![]() The Count of Monte Cristo is a classic story of betrayal and revenge. Or his treatment of Mercedes - was she really suppose to wait for him for all the years he was gone? Read more The Count has a few slaves, even though slavery is illegal in France. There are a few ethical issues that will cause modern audiences some trepidation. Or how the Count has a seemingly unending supply of money. Or how a ship was completely recreated, cargo and all. For example, Dante become an educated man by talking to a priest in the next cell over. It reminds me an Errol Flynn movie - where everybody is exactly what they seem, the good guys win, the bad guys get punished, and everybody lives the life they deserve at the end.But, the book isn't perfect - there is some aspects that are quite a stretch to believe. You should totally read this book.Don't be afraid of the label of classic! Or that it is about a man in prison who escapes and gets revenge on those who put him there. ![]() It is a near perfect book for what it is - drama, love, action, revenge, kindness, absurdity. ![]()
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