Alexandre Dumas

Advantages: Good for a long car journey
Disadvantages: Very difficult

...My dad bought me this book while I was going through my Leonardo Di Caprio stage (urgh dont remind me!) and so I obviously read with some enthusiasm. However slowly my enthusiasm began to die out. You see this book is one for reader with a more capable understanding and perhaps more reading knowledge. The words were such that no one under the age of 15 could possible understand fully. All in all it helps to see the film afterwards so you get an idea of what you are reading. Dumas is a classic author and all his books are mainly written in the style which The Man in The Iron Mask is written. One of his most famous works perhaps being the three muskateers to which everyone knows the story and most all love. However this book really isnt for those with weak reading capabilities.... Read review

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Advantages: Brings the swashbuckling past to life.
Disadvantages: Not for 'serious' ADULT readers!

...of jewels for the Queen and the scrapes they get into in the process. "All for one and one for all." The story is set in the 1600's and Alexandre Dumas has the wonderful ability to bring this historical era to life in your imagination. (long curly hair and big floppy hats -- and that's just the men!) I think all youths should have the opportunity to expand their literary experiences by reading this novel. I have only read the abridged edition.... Read review

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Advantages: fun, well written
Disadvantages: simple charachters

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Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful