The Count of Monte Cristo (version 3)
Gelesen von David Clarke
Alexandre Dumas
(4,891 Sterne; 1604 Bewertungen)
Le Comte de Monte-Cristo is an adventure novel and one of the author's most popular works. He completed the work in 1844. The story takes place in France, Italy, islands in the Mediterranean and in the Levant during the historical events of 1815-1838 (from just before the Hundred Days to the reign of Louis-Philippe of France). It deals with themes of hope, justice, vengeance, mercy and forgiveness. The book is considered a literary classic today. (Summary by David Clarke, ref. Wikipedia)
(54 hr 16 min)Chapters
Bewertungen
impeccable -- the Count would be proud ;)
(5 Sterne)
I really appreciated being able to listen to this as an audio book. The reader does an excellent job Ellen all the pronunciations -- Italian, Latin, Spanish, and lots of French. And of course, the story is amazing in scope and drama -- love, revenge, letters, plots, diamonds, duels, scandals, suicides, poison, broken hearts, tragic irony, prison fortresses, Italian banditti, underground palaces -- with all strings leading back to Edmund Dante. In short, you're reading this review because you're considering listening to it, right? -- do it!
One of the Best
MLM
(5 Sterne)
I had heard this work mentioned many times but never seriously considered reading it. The reviews here were so positive that I started listening. After the first three or four chapters I was ready to give it up. I had no interest in the story at all. Then I remembered a reviewer mentioned the same sense of dullness in the initial chapters and encouraged continuing. So I did. After the slow start, the plot grabbed me and I could not wait to find out what was next with each new chapter. As long as this book is, I still found that I hated to see it end. There are few modern authors with the imagination and talent of Dumas. The story is fresh and timeless. Many thanks to the reader who is extremely gifted and obviously devoted to have completed such a long project.
An excellent story
(5 Sterne)
This is an excellent story of suffering, pain and revenge, and at the same time of happiness, compassion and forgiveness. The Count of Monte Cristo or Edmond Dantés starts life as a happy young man who is on the verge of marrying a wonderful girl, and becoming the captain of one of his employer’s ships. But all this changes when some of his “friends” seek to ruin his life for their own gain. He ends up in prison which he miraculously escapes, then he spends the rest of the story destroying the lives of the people who wronged him. Although he does make some people happy and finds peace and contentment in the end. This also has good Christian parts as it talks of Providence, and the ways of God, although the Count starts as a good man he becomes evil in his revenge. But he sees his fault in the end and repents of it. As he says he thought for a moment like Satan he was the equal of God. Overall a great story!
Hours of listening well spent!
Glenda Harper
(4,5 Sterne)
Even with 117 chapters I didn't want it to end. The story was everything promised on the front end and more; the location and style were a satisfying change from present-day novels of coarse language and shocking situations. My highest praise to David Clark, whose mesmerizing voice made Dumas's characters come to life, consistently believable, to the very end. The story presents the best and worst of human behavior and leaves the reader-hearer with resolve to imitate the Count's wisdom and kindness to his fellow man. (Even without his incredible fortune.!) Last word: I understand the value of commercials, but their decibel level and hyper-attack style are seriously annoying!
Excellent reading of a Great Book
Natalie
(5 Sterne)
This is the most excellently narrated book I've heard on Librovox, ever. The book itself is fascinating and full of a thousand different angles and characters, but the reading really took it over the top from just good to amazing. It's a very long book, but I immensely enjoyed listening to it on walks with the dogs. The only downside is that it can be hard to keep up with how Dumas uses the titles and names of people interchangeably. That is a common thing to do, but without seeing the names, it's harder to remember who is who.
Wonderful
(5 Sterne)
What can be said of great efforts, who through hours of toil produce fruits renewed upon picking, endless in supply, to friends and strangers alike. Through the voice of David Clark the ghost of Dumas weaves an epic of joy, suffering, revenge, and repentance. A tale worthy of its place among the classics and the adoration bestowed by its many progeny of film and television. Listen and you will hear the many voices of a good man tell the story of a great one.
awesome
G.Walker
(5 Sterne)
Totally amazed at the quality of the reading. Although I am grateful for all the people out there that devote time and energy providing this service, Clarke's reading of this book is one of the best performances I've heard. He does an amazing job bringing all these characters to life, each having their on voice. Like someone else noted, I was never at a loss for which character was speaking. Add to that the various accents presented, again just outstanding. Bravo!!
Book Lover
(5 Sterne)
An awesome reading of a long, but worth it, book! The narrator rocks, and I love his multiple voices, which makes the dialogue easier to follow. The characters can be hard to keep track of at first, but Spark Notes has a good list and an excellent analysis for those like me who are long out of school and reading for pleasure. (Spark is not necessary to enjoy this reading of this book.) Don't miss this... it is a rare treat.