The Count of Monte Cristo [Abridged]

By: Alexandre Dumas

Narrated by: Tim Pigott-Smith

An epic literary adventure considered a classic around the world. The story centers around Edmond Dantes, a young sailor who finds himself arrested, accused of treason, and relegated to the bowls of the island fortress of Chateau d'If, all on his wedding day. The ensuing drama of his escape, revenge, and quest for the treasure of Monte Cristo is one reread by thousands every year.(P)2002 CSA Telltapes Ltd.

Entertaining performance

Would you consider the audio edition of The Count of Monte Cristo to be better than the print version?

Nice synopsis of a very, very long book. Great narration and characterization. It really held my interest. I listened to it in a single sitting.

What did you like best about this story?

Entertaining and fast moving.

Have you listened to any of Tim Pigott-Smith’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I would like to listen to some of Tim Pigott-Smith’s other performances.

You have to give it your full attention.

I plan on listening to it again. I’m sure I didn’t get most of the story. I had a hard time keeping track of all the caricatures.

you can get lost easily

you could forger who was talking and when all the new characters came in the story

Classic?

I know this book is supposed to be a classic, but having read it for the first time I dont understand why. Maybe in its time it brought something new to the art of storytelling, I just dont know, but it seemed like a really bad soap opera.

Watch the Movie instead!

I know this was a revised version of the book … but it’s missing so much! & it’s so hard to follow with all the characters & their Title names! Just take the time to listen to the original 52 hour book … or better yet… watch the Movie!