I have only read the original text once and seen the 2002 movie. I liked it just not enough to read it over and over. The tale is about Edmond Dantes. Dantes spends his life plotting his revenge after he is wrongfully imprisoned just as everything is about to fall into place in his life. So when I was told that it was put in manga form, I decided I wanted to give it a try. Especially since I have read other manga classics and really enjoyed those. It was adapted well into manga form. The drawings came to life for me and helped the story flow in harmony. There was not a time that I was lost because of an image. The pages that had notes on different subjects such as different design was really helpful to read and helped me understand this version even more! This manga was delightful I recommend it to all especially those who love the original version.

This manga definitely kept me on my toes! I can't believe that the author somehow managed to condense such a big book into a manga and still make you feel like you didn't miss out on any big details. I'm really impressed.
I'm in love with the Crystal's art style and how she puts so much detail into her characters. And once again I'm inspired to read the original book. Keep up the hard work Crystal!
5 Stars!

A beautiful re-imagining of an classic piece of literature in a modern format. It stays true to the manga style without losing any of the features or plot points of the much loved novel.

Thank you for this book! This is such an easy way for me to get more difficult texts into the hands of my lower readers ESPECIALLY because it utilizes the same language as the original However, the file was corrupt and I couldn't read any of it. I just know the quality of these books since I've read a few of the others so I assume it's just as good.

Apologies this book expired before I was able to review it. I have been out of the country for work and that set my reading back. I have enjoyed other manga classics and I am happy to review it if you make the file available to me. Once more apologies for the delay.

I don't know why, but I neve be able to tread this book, and not because I didn't want to or didn't try, but because the file never works. Not in my phone, not in my PC, not in the other PC.

So sad, The Count of Monte Cristo is one of my favorite books.

I received this copy from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

I really tried to read this manga but DNF'd it at maybe 100 pages in. I kept messing up on how to read it and so it made no sense I had to keep going back to reread it. That was a failed attempt on my part but the illustrations were very pretty and the story was interesting enough to want to make me pick up the actual book.

A very good classic turned Manga! Definitely read it!

Rating: 📚📚📚📚📚

The Count of Monte Cristo is a brilliant, dark tale of retribution, and the price of vengeance on all parties involved.

This story has all the intense drama and tragedy I am familiar with from other of Dumas’ works. Edmond Dantes, falsely imprisoned on the very day of his engagement, is abandoned in the bowels of Chateau d’If, forgotten for years until he manages escape. Through those long years, Dantes had plenty of time to dwell upon vengeance. I cannot even imagine how terrifying it must be to be locked away without trial, abandoned & forgotten.

A hidden fortune allows Dantes to crate the identity the Count of Monte Cristo. Deftly inserting himself amongst high society, he begins to weave the threads of his deviously masterful revenge. One by one, the lives of his oppressors begin crumbling around them. Sadly, Dantes gets a doubly harsh blow at finding his one-time fiancee married to one of the men responsible for his imprisonment.

Despite enjoying Dumas’ other works, this was my first experience with The Count of Monte Cristo. Like those other works, this actual novel is rather long, so I was impressed with how it translated to the manga version. By necessity, many things were simplified. I don't feel much, if anything, was lost from the story though. A section at the end of the book discusses the artists’ choices in what to focus on and how, in order to pack the greatest amount of story into the manga version.

*** Dos mere to Penguin/ Netgalley for providing a free copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review!

I've never read the original source material, but now I'm kinda itching to do so. I feel like any of these Manga classics are making me feel like doing so. The art is amazing and the overall story wasn't confusing or difficult to follow, unlike how I usually feel when I read a classic. Overall, I really enjoyed it!

I think the manga was drawn really well. An emotional storyline and a satisfying ending.

It might be because I don't know the original, it might be because even at 400pp it's too abrupt, but this seemed seriously over-egged to me. Ooh a horse disaster bring just the right person to the right door, ooh a woman fainting at a back story involving a servant I really couldn't give a toss about... There clearly are problems with this book making everyone look and act as if they are in a manga and not historical France, but there are also problems with the cheesiness of it all, which I will charitably lay at the feet of M Dumas and not these creators. Not my thing - DNF at a third.

Absolutely lovely. Perfect to keep to keep readers engaged and interested in classics. A must for teachers.

A wonderful addition to a great series, I'm so happy that one of my favorite novels of all time has been transformed into a different medium, Manga! Manga Classics has reinvented the traditional story with gorgeous illustrations and the author has stayed true to the overall themes and emotions of The Count of Monte Cristo. I enjoyed taking a new look at characters that were a little different than I had imagined before. Until recently, this format (Manga) was basically unknown to me, but I've kept up with this series and truly have been converted. What a great way to introduce new readers to the classics, and a fun way to reintroduce books to old fans. Recommended.

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I grew up reading illustrated classics so I enjoy these graphic novel adaptations and was excited to receive an ARC from Netgalley to review. The Count of Monte Cristo is challenging source material, but this adaptation does a great job at keeping the myriad of characters and plotlines from getting tangled. Edmond Dantes' emotional journey is also well portrayed, and I sped through this quickly.

I was a little iffy on the thought of a long and classic novel like "The Count of Monte Christo" getting a manga adaptation. It didn't turned out much better than I thought it would. I have great illustrations and it shows the story in a way I never thought it would be shown.

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This was a really interesting way to revisit a popular tale. The artwork is incredible and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the story brought to life through the drawings.

The Count of Monte Cristo is one of those classic stories that everyone should read in school. If you haven’t read it yet, then you can now in a manga adaptation. Manga is a visual, graphic-novel type format. The classic story of the Count is made accessible to a new audience with the new manga version.

The story follows Edmond Dantes, who later becomes the Count of Monte Cristo. (No spoilers. You’ll see how if you read it.) He is a young man who is about to get married and get a promotion at work. However, several men turn against him and bring false charges and basically ruin his life! He is thrown in prison without a trial and sits there for years, while his fiancé marries someone else and his father dies of starvation. The rest of the story follows Edmond, after he becomes the Count and returns to get his revenge on those who wronged him so badly. The way Edmond pulls it all off is very intricate and requires quite a bit of planning on his part, but everything comes together at the end. There are plenty of plot twists and subplots for the reader to follow. The manga version is condensed and not as long as the original, but the story comes through very clearly without sacrificing any of the original plot elements.

The manga has high-quality illustrations to accompany the text. Each character is drawn with care in accurate period costumes. The artist even visited some of the actual locations in the book and toured them so that the drawings would be accurate renditions of those places. The people who created this book did an awesome job on it!

This story involves a large cast of characters. It can be difficult to keep them all straight at times. To help the reader, there is a two-page character relationship guide that you can turn to if you need to refresh your memory on who a character is.

I think you will enjoy this story and the manga presentation. I have read other books in the Manga Classics series and can recommend them as well. Each one is a work of art, and makes for a very interesting way to read classic literature.

I thank NetGalley and the publisher for the advance reader copy I received in exchange for my honest review.

Edmond Dantes is betrayed by a coworker who wants his job, a romantic rival who will steal his bride, and a crooked government prosecutor with a dark secret to hide. Thrown into prison for decades, Dantes eventually escapes, becomes fabulously wealthy, and vows revenge on those who ruined his life.

Count of Monte Cristo is one of my top five favorite novels of all time, so I was interested to see how one of my favorite stories would translate into manga form. Although they had to simplify the story considerably, and there are really too many characters for a stand-alone manga, I enjoyed this wonderful adaptation of a classic tale!

I love the beautiful artwork! I was glad to see that each character has such a unique style that makes them, their clothing, their hair, and face really memorable, which is essential with so many characters.

There is also a family tree/character relationship chart at the back of the book to help you keep track of all the characters; although it does contain some spoilers, so I wouldn't look at it if you haven't previously read the story.

Even though the story is condensed, the bones of the novel are there with all their intricacies and mystery and flair. I was especially glad to see that character development is not lost in the super-plot. The author takes time to establish emotional connections between characters, and we still get to see Dantes go through all the ups and downs of his passionate nature. So much of the beauty of the story is lost because of the constraints of the manga form, but I think the author did a superb job of maintaining the truth of the story, the style and expression of the book.

Disclaimer: I received an ecopy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts and are not influenced by anyone.