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A review by siglerbooknook
The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Anything you think you know of this story from the movies and shows over the years should be taken with several grains of salt.
I thought I knew what to expect of the Three Musketeers having loved the various films most of my life, but they did not prepare me for the antics, schemes, or shenanigans laid out in the book.
Three Musketeers felt more to me like a collection of short works with strange endings that suddenly tied together in the last story of the series. I was surprised to discover the true villain of the book (who you may or may not expect).
The major goals and quests of the book are quite different than the movies, though the first season of the BBC Musketeers show honestly did fair justice to some of the rediculous events shown early in this story.
I found the book entertaining, though often confusing. It surprised me to find that Porthos was my favorite character in this version as I usually favor Aramis or Athos.
I also found it satisfying that at the end of the novel there are in fact still 3 Musketeers. I leave it to you to read and discover how that comes about.
I thought I knew what to expect of the Three Musketeers having loved the various films most of my life, but they did not prepare me for the antics, schemes, or shenanigans laid out in the book.
Three Musketeers felt more to me like a collection of short works with strange endings that suddenly tied together in the last story of the series. I was surprised to discover the true villain of the book (who you may or may not expect).
The major goals and quests of the book are quite different than the movies, though the first season of the BBC Musketeers show honestly did fair justice to some of the rediculous events shown early in this story.
I found the book entertaining, though often confusing. It surprised me to find that Porthos was my favorite character in this version as I usually favor Aramis or Athos.
I also found it satisfying that at the end of the novel there are in fact still 3 Musketeers. I leave it to you to read and discover how that comes about.