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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Using his own experience as material, Alexandre Dumas writes a great tale filled with racial strife.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I just couldn't get into this book, which is not to say it isn't good. I suspect if you love Dumas' other books, you will love Georges. I may pick this back up at a later time.
Book 61 out of 200 books
"Georges" by Alexandre Dumas
The precursor and backdrop to his later novel "The Count of Monte Cristo", "Georges" is a tale of racial violence, revolution but more importantly the story of forgiveness and opportunities. "Georges" was written between 1810 to 1824, 20 years before writing "The Count of Monte Cristo".
MY THOUGHTS:
This is my 2nd Dumas read and a more obscure book by Alexandre Dumas. "Georges" takes place in the Isle de France, now Mauritius, and the story of two brothers with opposing views on slavery.
Georges, even though he was multiracial, he sympathize with the fact that slavery was a no-no. But Jacques, the elder, even though he knows its lethal effects, he still trades for money.
Then, miraculously, at the center of a revolutionary fight, Georges nearly gets killed by African insurgents, though an African slave-turned-military captain does save him. They knew his plan of open arms, and they died protecting the title character.
I liked this book though I found some parts boring. The book is around 375 or 380 pages on Google books.
"Georges" by Alexandre Dumas
The precursor and backdrop to his later novel "The Count of Monte Cristo", "Georges" is a tale of racial violence, revolution but more importantly the story of forgiveness and opportunities. "Georges" was written between 1810 to 1824, 20 years before writing "The Count of Monte Cristo".
MY THOUGHTS:
This is my 2nd Dumas read and a more obscure book by Alexandre Dumas. "Georges" takes place in the Isle de France, now Mauritius, and the story of two brothers with opposing views on slavery.
Georges, even though he was multiracial, he sympathize with the fact that slavery was a no-no. But Jacques, the elder, even though he knows its lethal effects, he still trades for money.
Then, miraculously, at the center of a revolutionary fight, Georges nearly gets killed by African insurgents, though an African slave-turned-military captain does save him. They knew his plan of open arms, and they died protecting the title character.
I liked this book though I found some parts boring. The book is around 375 or 380 pages on Google books.
4.5 Stars. Dumas is in a league of his own as a writer. This was yet another beautifully written and brilliantly executed novel by him. I am surprised how few ratings it has received in contrast with some of his better known books. The story was packed with gorgeous prose and thrilling adventure. A true pleasure to read.
I love Dumas' work and I get very excited when a new translation is released. And this one didn't disappoint. This is the only novel Dumas wrote that approaches the subject of race. Like any other Dumas novel this one is beautifully written and full of action, no swordfighting like I love in the Musketeers novels, but still plenty of action.