The Three Musketeers

By: Alexandre Dumas

Narrated by: John Lee

Length: 23 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

Mixing a bit of seventeenth-century French history with a great deal of invention, Alexandre Dumas tells the tale of young D'Artagnan and his musketeer comrades, Porthos, Athos, and Aramis. Together they fight to foil the schemes of the brilliant, dangerous Cardinal Richelieu, who pretends to support the king while plotting to advance his own power. Bursting with swirling swordplay, swooning romance, and unforgettable figures---including the seductively beautiful but deadly femme fatale, Milady, and D'Artagnan's equally beautiful love, Madame Bonacieux--- The Three Musketeers continues, after a century and a half of continuous publication, to define the genre of swashbuckling romance and historical adventure.

©1923 Public Domain (P)2008 Tantor

Very entertaining.

I thoroughly enjoyed this. I am anxious to continue with the next installment in the series.

Well worth listening to.

A classic. Although it gets tedious at times I really enjoyed listening to this. Well read by the excellent narrator, the only thing that puzzled me was the inconsistent pronunciation of “d’Artagnon,” specifically regarding where the accent is placed in his name. The glimpse into this bit of history and culture is fascinating and story itself, riveting.

So much more to the story than I realized

And the 90s version of the story is all I really knew, and the entire book was entertaining and fascinating between how much more to the story there was and how much political intrigue there ones.

My only critique is the volume level varied so much that it was frequently difficult to hear. Maybe this could be remixed so that there was less variation and more consistent sound levels?

Classic for a reason

Loved it the reader was great. John Lee is one of my favorite readers. Two thumbs up.

One of the best

I love the pre historic research highlighted throughout the Story. Alexandre Dumas tells an excellent story.

Classic for a reason!

This book is so much fun. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants a good time.

excellent

a true classic. worth every minute. a must for any library and only if it is read. thank you Alexander Dumas.

Only a Narration Review

I didn't make it through the whole book, some other book came up and I switch over, and haven't made it back to this one. I bought this book because I recognized the narrator from another book and I have to say that I think John Lee could be one of the best Audiobook Narrators in the World. He took a book(This one) that I really wasn't all that interested in and made every second worth listening to. Thank You John Lee Thank You

Remarkable Wit, Suspenseful and Entertaining

I wonder how many of us have actually read this classic. Too many of us think we know the story from the movies, but I assure you it is far more clever, witty, complicated and suspenseful than any film rendition.

I had listened to another audio version of this book many years ago, but knew John Lee would bring it to life far better this time around. His timing, clarity, distinction of the character voices are excellent.

Do yourself a favor, listen to this classic and be taken away to the gallantry and intrigue of France in the early 17th century.

Outstanding Novel!

The Three Musketeers is another masterpiece from the writer, Alexandre Dumas. Written with terrific skill, this novel relates the story of D'Ärtagnan and his three companions Athos, Porthos, and Aremis seeking to foil the schemes of the imposing Cardinal and faithfully serve the King. This novel contains incredible themes, intricate plots, and is a well written novel. The Three Musketeers well deserves its title among the top classics. The story kept me captivated and on the edge the entire way! John Lee is an outstanding narrator! With his incredible ability to change to the voices of the characters, he brought the novel alive. Overall, the audiobook, The Three Musketeers, is well worth the time and money!