top of page

From the Bookshelf - The Count of Monte Cristo

Writer's picture: Crystal Childress AdkinsCrystal Childress Adkins

Hello, fellow readers!


I started this blog because I love to write. (I hope you are enjoying it!) But, a precursor to my love of writing, was the love of reading. As most of you do, I have a shelf full of books. So, I’m curious. Have you read all the books you own? Are your shelves brimming with your favorite authors or books yet to be read? Are you looking for what to read next, or are you just wanting to see that books other people have on their shelves? Well, you’ve come to the right place.


I am starting a new series ‘From the Bookshelf.’ Each week, I will select a book from my shelf (or maybe even from the bookshelf of a guest writer) to summarize and review for you here. After reading my list, I hope you share what is on your shelf as well in the comments.


- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -


The Count of Monte Cristo

by Alexandre Dumas


At a mere 19 years old, Edmond Dantes was framed and thrown in prison for a crime he did not commit. While locked away in a gloomy dungeon for over a decade, Dantes learns of a treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo. He spends the next decade plotting his escape and revenge. He does eventually escape and unearths the treasure and uses it to execute his ingenious plan of destruction of the three men responsible for his incarceration. This epic tale of suffering and retribution written by Alexandre Dumas’ (Author of The Three Musketeers and The Man in the Iron Mask) was inspired by a real-life case of wrongful imprisonment.


This is my absolute favorite book of all time. This is the one book I’ve read more times than any other. My French teacher assigned me this book. I had to translate it from French to English. I fell in love with the story in high school and have read it many times over since. I love a good revenge story and this one is full of love, betrayal, jealousy and the struggle of the morality of revenge. I found it ironic, humorous, witty, and having been based on a true story, very intriguing. If you enjoy an action-adventure story that will make you feel every human emotion and even take you on a spiritual journey, The Count of Monte Cristo is a classic that you can’t afford to pass up.

11 views1 comment

Recent Posts

See All

1 Comment


Kimberly Bratton
Kimberly Bratton
Aug 11, 2020

I loved this book! I read it back in high school as well, just not for French class lol

Like
bottom of page