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  • The Count of Monte Cristo

  • By: Alexandre Dumas
  • Narrated by: John Lee
  • Length: 46 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (9,659 ratings)

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The Count of Monte Cristo

By: Alexandre Dumas
Narrated by: John Lee
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Audie Award, Solo Narration - Male, 2009

Dashing young Edmond Dantès has everything: a fine reputation, an appointment as captain of a ship, and the heart of a beautiful woman. But his perfect life is shattered when three jealous friends conspire to destroy him. Falsely accused of a political crime, Dantès is locked away for life in the infamous Chateau d'If prison. But it is there that Dantès learns of a vast hidden treasure. After 14 years of hopeless imprisonment, Dantès makes his daring escape and follows his secret map to untold fortune. Disguised now as the mysterious and powerful Count of Monte Cristo, Dantès seeks out his enemies - and nothing will stand in the way of his just revenge.

Filled with thrilling episodes of betrayal, romance, and revenge, The Count of Monte Cristo is one of the greatest adventure stories ever written.

Public Domain (P)2008 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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Great for listening in the car

Great story. Good for listening in the car or other activity. The story will pull you in and keep you engaged.

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awesome, best book ever

I listen to this book now two times and it was really a great book.

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An Epic Story!

I have always wanted to read the Count of Monte Cristo, but the size of the book was daunting. When I found the audio book I was excited to have the story read to me. John Lee was great. He had a distinct voice for each character, especially for Caderousse. Amazing!

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What more is there to say?

This is a classic, and for good reason. I do have one knit pick about the audio book version of this however. The narrator, while I appreciate an enthusiastic and encompassing tone, had me pulled out of the world at times and confused as to if it was narration or dialog between characters in some parts. Especially when we are in Rome.

The accent he added while narrating was jarring at first, a bit over performing on every syllable, almost forced, though he read it in a natural type of way. I understand this was most likely to add effect to the overall story, but it was just a bit too much for me at times, and had me pulled out of the story many times.

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The Best

I read this story years ago, so I knew it was an incredible novel and in my top 5 reads. This performance is superb! I'm sorry it's over. It's such a timeless tale of goodness triumphing over darkness.

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worth the time!!

i initially bought this title with another narrator but was sidetracked and got to chapter 90 before it became unavailable.I was so disappointed but found THIS title free with a different narrator.im pleasantly surprised!!This is equally as good and better!!I reluctantly started this book over but quickly fully committed to the whole book again!!I love it!!

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Great

Loved it. Did not expect it to be that good. Written in 1844, in French, but just as fantastic in 2022 in English.

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Like being transported

Fantastic narration. If you want to get lost in another world, and transported to another , time this is the one .

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excellent history and reader I really enjoy !

excellent narrator playing different persons with incredible voice and situations.
I really recommend it.

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Long but worth it

An outstanding piece of literature, wonderfully read by John Lee. It’s especially delightful for those that have spent time in Rome and Paris.

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