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The Three Musketeers

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1844

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Alexandre Dumas

The Three Musketeers

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1844
Book Details
Pages

592

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

France • 1620s

Publication Year

1844

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In the 1620s, d’Artagnan, a young man from Gascony, travels to Paris to join the Musketeers, an elite unit of King Louis XIII’s personal military. He befriends three Musketeers, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, and together they face various trials, including a mission to recover the Queen's diamond studs to thwart Cardinal Richelieu's schemes and uncover the nefarious plots of Milady de Winter.

Adventurous

Romantic

Humorous

Exciting

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.2

340,969 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Alexandre Dumas's The Three Musketeers is widely praised for its engaging adventure, memorable characters, and vivid historical setting. Readers appreciate the intricate plot and camaraderie among the musketeers. However, some critics point to its lengthy narrative and occasional historical inaccuracies. Overall, it remains a timeless classic, balancing excitement with depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Three Musketeers?

Readers who enjoy adventurous tales, intricate plots, and historical settings will relish The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas. Fans of swashbuckling action and camaraderie, similar to Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson or The Count of Monte Cristo, will find this classic captivating.

4.2

340,969 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Character List

D'Artagnan

A young, ambitious man from the countryside who dreams of joining the elite Musketeers, known for his exceptional swordsmanship and eagerness to prove himself.

A brooding and powerful member of the Musketeers, with a mysterious past that significantly influences his character and actions throughout the story.

A Musketeer who often provides comic relief, characterized by his love of luxury and indulgence in finer things, including food, drink, and social status.

A handsome and intellectual Musketeer with a reserved nature, who is torn between his military duties and his religious inclinations.

A cunning and dangerous antagonist whose beauty and intelligence conceal her villainous actions, posing significant challenges to the protagonists.

A powerful and politically savvy figure, serving as a secondary antagonist, who uses intrigue and manipulation in his role as the king's senior advisor.

Book Details
Pages

592

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

France • 1620s

Publication Year

1844

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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