The Three Musketeers

Classics Illustrated as a Digital Comic - Fantastic!

Hope more of these are coming from Trajectory Comics! I read all the Classics Illustrated comics as a child - having them on the Nook tablet rocks - the panel view is really cool

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A reviewer

This is the translation you want. Most others are obtusely Victorian bowdlerizations. This manages to keep the formality of French but make the characters and story fresh and rollicking ... like the serial it is.

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Don't stop with just book one!

I love epics, and this series is one of my favorites. Though few people may know it, this book is the first in a series of 5 books, the LAST installment being The Man in the Iron Mask. We have been completely duped by Hollywood in accepting that this story is as shallow as a king, his throne and an ambitious cardinal. It is a classic representative of love and honor in times gone by, with more action than verbage-which is a major accomplishment considering the 5 books are literally over 3,000 pages when combined. If you love d'Artangan, follow him through Twenty Years After, The Vicomte de Bragelonne, Lousie de la Valliere and The Man in the Iron Mask. He will never dissappoint!

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The Trio Muskets

Countless movies have been made over the years on Alexandre Dumas¿ The Three Musketeers. Regardless of how many times you have seen these movies or which ones you have seen, nothing can compare to the book. This book is a timeless classic with an extremely action-packed plot that will glue itself to your fingers until you have read the last two words of the book: ¿THE END.¿ I have enjoyed this book tremendously and would recommend it. For guys, this book is the perfect book with the most interesting things in life engraved in it. D¿Artagnan, a zealous young man from a somewhat poor family, has come to Paris in search of his life long dream, becoming a musketeer. In doing so he plays his cards wrong and although securing it well with the leader of the musketeers, secures himself three duals at the same time: He had one with Athos, one with Porthos, and one with Aramis. Although humorous, this then builds their friendship and they accept D¿Artagnan as one of them. The next thing they know they are defending the Queen against the hatred of the Cardinal, hunting down a beautiful spy, taking on armies by themselves, and a whole lot more. One of the more interesting parts of this book is the culture that is so very evident in it. For instance, the four of them drink more wine than the country of Italy has to offer. For every meal, snack, or tea time they bring out the bottles. This is one of the many humorous things that happen on a regular basis with the musketeers. So, what will happen to the inseparable quartet of musketeers? The only way of finding out is by taking the time and effort and reading it. You will not be disappointed.

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Rebecca

Yep harp lessons. Well bye!

Katara

Not just that I bend everything and by everything i mean EVERYTHING!! She looks at him and he can tell he hss a crush on him big time.

Sam

Grins. Welcome back.

Katara

Yes we can. PS im back on.

“The Three Musketeers” by Alexandre Dumas is indeed

“The Three Musketeers” by Alexandre Dumas is indeed a magnificent novel. Dumas published it in 1844 and it became one of his best known books. “The Three Musketeers” contains combined genres such as: suspense, drama, romance, adventure, and historical fiction. With all the various genres included- Dumas skillfully weaves and smoothly plots out his story that is loved throughout the centuries.

I dare say though, in the beginning, it can quite bore a person into not reading it, but keep reading it! The intrigues of the book does not unravel until further into the story and it is well worth reading. Dumas has excellently structured a novel you will never forget.

As the plot unfolds you see each anecdote masterfully connecting piece by piece. Each event happens chronologically with such a descriptive narrative that you could actually feel and see as if you were there witnessing everything. Just when you think you figured out the plot of the story, Dumas throws a twist after twist with action-packed duels, secretive love affairs, unexpected betrayals, and wild adventures that keep you on your toes.

Once plugged in, there seems to be no plugging out until the end of the story. “The Three Musketeers” is truly a great book to read.

Great book!

The Three Musketers is good but it is very long.

Nice nook presentation

I was concerned about what it would be like to read a comic on nook, but i am quite pleased. Each panel is a page; very readable, even in b/w

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Wont download

Is very good book but itwont download

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Highly Recommended

Perfect for bed time story

jillian

love it!

A Review of The Three Musketeers

In Alexander Dumas' classic novel, The Three Musketeers, the protagonist is a young Gascon man, D'Artagnan, who leaves his home in search of a career with the Musketeers. He is portrayed as a handsome young man, hotheaded, prideful, intelligent, who cannot stand being insulted. While attempting to enter the Musketeers, he meets three musketeers: Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. As these four have many adventures together, they become best friends. Athos, the eldest of the four, is portrayed as a handsome, father-like figure to the three. He is also very secretive, never talks of past loves and hides his past behind his drink. The friends all believe he had his heart severely broken and it will never be mended. Porthos is described as an intimidating giant, honest, and enjoying the pleasures of life: wine, women, and music. Aramis is portrayed as a man who loves women and enjoys flirting with them. He dreams one day of retiring from the Musketeers and joining a monastery to spend the rest of his life as a religious man. The main antagonist is Cardinal Richelieu, a corrupt member of the Catholic Church who uses many spies and guards. This is his attempt to defeat the Protestants and anyone else who gets in his attempt to show his dominance over Christianity. Another antagonist is Milady de Winter, who is later revealed to be Athos' ex-wife. She was supposed to be executed but somehow miraculously evaded death. She uses her beauty to seduce men and use them as her wishes. The main conflict is the attempt to conceal the love affair between the Queen of France and the Duke of Buckingham. In the process of hiding the secret, they must find the location of Constance and evade the wrath of Milady de Winter. Action that leads to the climax includes the journey to receive the diamond studs from the Duke of Buckingham. Another example in the climax is the disappearance and quest to locate D'Artagnan's missing lover, Constance.
This book was very interesting to read because it has descriptive words to describe the plot with many excellent twists and turns on every page that surprise the reader. I enjoyed reading about D'Artagnan's hotheaded and rash personality, especially when thinks someone has insulted him. For example, when he passes by the town of Meung and sees a man laughing, D'Artagnan assumes that he is amused by his horse and challenges the man to a duel to the death. I also enjoyed the personality of D'Artagnan as he leaves his friends to reach the Duke of Buckingham to save the Queen, and then returns to help each of his friends recover. Another interesting point was when the four decided to have breakfast in the camp of the enemy and talked casually as if nothing was happening as hundreds of soldiers charge the four.

LOVED this book!!!!!!

I read this for a book report in school, and thought i wouldnt like it because of the length. I must say, i would read it again and again. One of the best books i have ever read!!!

This version is a little difficult to read

So I got this for my Nook because it was free and I loved The Count of Monte Cristo, also by Alexandre Dumas. Well, I have to say that there are many typos throughout the book. My guess is that it was scanned and some of the characters were not recognized properly. One thing I love is the word look up because this book having been written a very long time ago and in a different language has many words that I do not know the meaning of. I shouldn't have been such a cheapskate and bought my Three Musketeers.

Review from One Book At A Time

I've only seen the Disney version (the one with Kiefer Sutherland) of this book, so thought I might enjoy it for my classics challenge. Boy, was I surprised. It was not an easy read. It's large and cumbersome. I didn't have to force my way though it, just had to take my time. I was most shocked by the differences. I was under the impression that D'Artagnan was a follower and more of the type to get into trouble. He's actually more of the leader in this book. The musketeers aren't as valiant and courageous as I thought. More along the lines of men who like their women and their wine, and prefer to haggle their way to getting them for free. There wasn't as much suspense, intrigue, coercion, and backstabbing as I anticipated. I was glad when I finished it, but happy I read it

Amazing!

This is an amazing book. Everyone should read it at least once.

One for All to Enjoy!

This is the first book by Dumas that I have read, but it was a surprisingly good read! The story had lots of plot twists with a very engaging cast of characters. There was romance, drama and suspense to be had between the covers of this book. I really didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did! Don't judge the classics by their reputation of being boring to read. This book definitely wasn't boring!