The Knight of Maison-Rouge: A Novel of Marie Antoinette (Modern Library Classics)
by Alexandre Dumas
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I had such high expectations for this novel. The Count of Monte Cristo is one of my favorite books. I didn't think I would be so disappointed reading this novel. It was a struggle to get through. Alexandre Dumas is, of course, a good writer. But this novel seemed to be missing a lot; I didn't even find the characters engaging. I wasn't intrigued by the plot he seemed to be trying to weave. I don't think he was trying to build sympathy for the revolution, but rather, for the love story. E...more
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Read in June, 2007
Set during the French Revolution, this story centres around the imprisoned Marie Antoinette and a ring of royalists led by a shadowy figure calling himself the Knight of Maison-Rougue. Full of secret messages, hidden identities, attempted jail breaks, denunciations and executions.
Exciting story, but fairly predictable. It was obvious to me from early on in the book what all of the secrets were, and the fact that this was so transparent, made the main character, Maurice, look pretty obliv...more
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Read in January, 2008
I enjoy Dumas stories. All the history, swashbuckling and adventure of 18th century France. This book takes place during the French revolution and is a condemnation of it and its excesses. Against the back drop of a chaotic time it tells a love story of a Knight and a Revolutionary and the conflicts and issues that arise. It parallels A Tale of Two Cities in many ways but gives a different point of view. It is worth reading in my view.
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Read in August, 2007
recommends it for:
anyone who adores historical fiction
I read this book months ago and cannot get it out of my head. It is a love story, a tragedy and a tale of several daring attempts to rescue the doomed Marie Antoinette. As with all of his works, there is a great deal of detail and marvelous character development. I couldn't put it down...it's better than the tabloids.
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Read in April, 2008
This was a little disappointing for a Dumas novel. I can see why it is lesser known. The characters weren't as complex and the story line didn't really draw me in.
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Read in June, 2007
This was a good book. I'd never read Dumas before... but it had such a bitter sweet ending... <sigh>. Still, worth the read. I'd definitely read another Dumas book.
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Read in August, 2005
I couldn't resist the idea of a "new" Dumas book, since I loved The Count of Monte Cristo and enjoyed the Musketeers. But this one didn't measure up to those...
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Read in August, 2007
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Literature fans
I love this book, it is supposed to give you insight on Marie Antoinette's life at the end. You get to the point where you feel for her.
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A good time is had by all, whilst reading this book. The ending is weird though...really weird.
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