The Count of Monte Cristo
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About this book
Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantès is confined to the grim fortress of If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo and he becomes determined not only to escape, but also to use the treasure to plot the destruction of the three men responsible for his incarceration.
Reader Profile
4.4/5 · 1585 readers · 242 pages · ≈ 4 h 29 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Count of Monte Cristo?
About ≈ 4 h 29 m — 242 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Count of Monte Cristo?
242 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Count of Monte Cristo?
It sits on the Classics shelves.
Has The Count of Monte Cristo been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Count of Monte Cristo (2024).
Is The Count of Monte Cristo in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote The Count of Monte Cristo?
Alexandre Dumas.