The Count of Monte Cristo

A young sailor is wrongfully imprisoned after a betrayal, then escapes with the help of an unlikely mentor and discovers a hidden fortune. Reborn as a wealthy nobleman, he returns to society determined to confront those who destroyed his former life.

My take

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a fast-moving period adventure blending romance, betrayal, swordplay, and revenge; Not for you if you expect a faithful, psychologically complex adaptation of the novel.

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