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The Count of Monte Cristo [Classic Tales Edition]
- Narrated by: B.J. Harrison
- Length: 52 hrs and 41 mins
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Summary
"A piece of perfect storytelling." (Robert Louis Stevenson)
Trust. Betrayal. Revenge. The Count of Monte Cristo is the quintessential masterpiece of Alexandre Dumas. In Edmond Dantes we find an early materialization of the modern superhero. He is a dashing young sailor imprisoned unjustly for treason. While in prison he meets a holy man who imparts to him all his wisdom of languages, philosophy, science, and literature. The "abbe" also divulges the profound secret of a hidden treasure. Dantes realizes that with such immense wealth one could do a generous amount of good for one's friends. On the other hand, one could also wreak a hateful vengeance on one's enemies.
Now freed from prison, and armed with untold riches, a wealth of intelligence, and a countenance utterly unrecognizable, Dantes fulfills his vow to wreak complete and utter revenge on those who conspired against him.
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- Gary W
- 04-11-18
Classic
It certainly is a classics. Wow I absolutely loved it. B.J Harrison did a wonderful job.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-12-23
The Text, depth of characters
Beautifully written, the language is so vivid and rich in complexity while sublimely simple with modern day applications.
I had watched the 2002 film version and was left thoroughly disappointed, particularly as I was misled to believe Merecedes and Edmund would reconcile.
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- Stephen
- 10-10-15
Excellent in all respects
As my beloved wife used to say, it's a classic for a reason. Harrison's narration is easy on the ear and consistently engaging, no small feat in over 50 hours with such a broad cast of characters and ages.
I thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend it without hesitation.
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- RickyJayStrange
- 26-04-21
Outstanding.
This was a riveting story, although I sometimes had to go back as it is very intricately detailed with sub-stories and many characters.
I thought the narrator was excellent, having tried a different narrator to begin with of whom I could not follow.
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- Alfred
- 18-07-16
Still my favourite book of all time
The best revenge plot ever written. Great book. Well read, although I find the Yorkshire accents a bit strange when depicting Spanish sailors. Nevertheless a brilliant audiobook
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- W. Xu
- 15-07-21
This is the best story and performance
My father used to tell me the story when I was younger and I was fascinated by the treasure and secret notes had the escape. I didn’t read and listen to Harrison’s until now and it is even more fascinating. Harrison’s performance was exceptional, sometimes I even thought “is it really him alone bring so many voices alive?” and so consistent. If you like the story in the first place, this is no doubt the best audio version.
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- Laurence Gillian
- 31-07-21
fantastic delivery of a truly epic tale
a fantastic delivery of a truly epic tale, great audio quality, excellent narration and a gripping tale - if you've not read the book you are in for a treat! this epic took me 12 months to listen too, but it keep the covid lockdown filled with excitement 🌞
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- Gareth
- 20-07-21
A Masterpiece
I cannot praise this book highly enough, a true masterpiece. B J Harrison’s performance is also first class!
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- Constant Reader
- 29-04-22
Excellent version of this classic tale
I really enjoyed this audio book. It is long and sometimes the pace slows down, but this is 19th century story telling not airport fiction. However, the language and the characters and the glimpse into 19th century French society make up for slow pace. And the last 10 hrs or do are excellent and exciting.
I thought the narater did a great job. He resistef the urge to ham things up but brought a characterful performance to the reading.
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- Cate
- 09-11-17
An epic tale
was heavy going at times but is a great story and well worth the listen
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