The Count of Monte Cristo
by Alexandre Dumas
5/5
Penguin Classics 1276 pages August 28, 1844
Edmond Dantes, a young sailor falsely imprisoned, escapes and discovers a vast treasure. Reinventing himself as the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo, he orchestrates an elaborate and ruthless revenge against those who destroyed his life. The ultimate revenge tale and one of the greatest adventure novels ever written.
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At over 1,200 pages, this is the literary equivalent of the world's longest worm — and every inch is worth it. Dumas crafted the ultimate revenge fantasy, and every scheme, disguise, and dramatic reveal is riveting. The pacing is bonkers for a 19th-century novel. Yes, it's a commitment, but so is any great burrowing expedition. When you surface at the end, you'll want to start all over again.
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