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Abridged books should be banned.(I'd read and not been much impressed with that version before) This was my foremost thought after starting with this adventure.
It was a wonderful read, full of wit and wisdom, packed with adventure, duels, political intrigue, jolly debauchery and suchlike. 16th century France was an exciting but dangerous place to be, especially if one were involved in politics and religion c.f. Louis XI I I and cardinal Richelieu. There was double crossing, use of vile feminin ...more
It was a wonderful read, full of wit and wisdom, packed with adventure, duels, political intrigue, jolly debauchery and suchlike. 16th century France was an exciting but dangerous place to be, especially if one were involved in politics and religion c.f. Louis XI I I and cardinal Richelieu. There was double crossing, use of vile feminin ...more
I give you my word as a gentleman that this review is genuine and true. Anyway The Three Musketeers is the classic tale of the three musketeers Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D'Artagnan. It is probably most famous for the saying "all for one and one for all". It was an enjoyable book to read even though it was pretty long with some french phrases not being translated. However I would still redomend it for anyone who enjoys a good adventure tale or classic french literature.
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