The Count of Monte Cristo

Alexandre Dumas

Jul 2018 · Oregan Publishing · Narrated by Stephen Smith

About this audiobook

The Count of Monte Cristo (French: Le Comte de Monte-Cristo) is an adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas, père. It is often considered, along with The Three Musketeers, as Dumas' most popular work. It is also among the highest selling books of all time. The writing of the work was completed in 1844. Like many of his novels, it is expanded from the plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter Auguste Maquet. The story takes place in France, Italy, islands in the Mediterranean and the Levant during the historical events of 1815–1838 (from just before the Hundred Days through the reign of Louis-Philippe of France). The historical setting is a fundamental element of the book. It is primarily concerned with themes of hope, justice, vengeance, mercy, forgiveness and death, and is told in the style of an adventure story.

Ratings and reviews

The narrator is terrible. He shuffles papers, you can hear cars drive by, and he occasionally BELCHES! 99 cents was too much for this piece of garbage. I don’t even know if I liked the story because the narrator was so ridiculous.

This audiobook is the reason I will continue to buy and listen to audiobooks. The narrator is engaging and very clear. The only negative thing I have to say is that it has set an unrealistic expectation for finding quality audiobooks at an amazing price. Enjoy feasting on this story; it may be my favorite novel ever written.

A wonderful audiobook, read in wonderful accents! I love the book and the narrator really put effort into differentiating the many characters! Best dollar I've ever spent!