Buddy Read - The Three Musketeers

[Srividya]

Blurb

One of the most celebrated and popular historical romances ever written. The Three Musketeers tell the story of the early adventures of the young Gascon gentleman d'Artagnan and his three friends from the regiment of the King's Musketeers: Athos, Porthos, and Aramis.

Under the watchful eye of their patron M. de Treville, the four defend the honour of the regiment against the guards of the Cardinal Richelieu and the honor of the queen against the machinations of the Cardinal himself as the power struggles of 17th-century France are vividly played out in the background.

But their most dangerous encounter is with the Cardinal's spy: Milady, one of literature's most memorable female villains.

Join us while we read and discuss this wonderful classic but don't forget to use spoiler tags!

Happy reading!

Discussion leader: Manju

[Ahtims]

Read it almost a year ago. An interesting book, very very funny in the beginning, somewhat lags in the middle [according to me], later catches up. It was an enjoyable experience. There are lots of quotes too, which catch you eye and invade your mind.

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

will start this soon...

[Em Lost In Books]

am waiting Ini ma'am.:D

[Em Lost In Books]

Smtiha, read two chapters they're very funny.:D

[Girish]

I'm joining in today..

[Em Lost In Books]

Girish wrote: "I'm joining in today.."

great!:)

[Rebecca]

I would like to join starting from today.

[Em Lost In Books]

Rebecca wrote: "I would like to join starting from today."

you are most welcome. more the merrier. :D:D

[Em Lost In Books]

Chapter 3 & 4

(view spoiler)[D'Artagnan met Treville and his famous musketeers. D'Artagnan was very cleverly denied admission into Musketeers but it was sad and fun (I know that sound stupid) at the same time. While poor kid was trying to impress Treville, thd latter too him took him to be a spy for Cardinal.

Also how Treville treated his famous musketeers was admirable. He was strict with them at first but when he came to know the truth he became softer. And showed a kinder side to us.

But the best part was how D'Artagnan met or more precisely ran into three musketeers and earned himself three duels with men who he regards so greatly. (hide spoiler)]

[Jarvis]

Manu : (view spoiler)[ And you saw the time of duels! One after the other. Loved the ending of that chapter. He didn't fight any duel against them but with them against the cardinal people :D (hide spoiler)]

[Em Lost In Books]

Am yet to read how his meetings with the musketeers went.:)

U read the abridged version?

[Jarvis]

Ohh... But you are near :D

Yes, abridged :)

[Rebecca]

In the 5th chapter. I like D'Artagnan.

[Girish]

I'm reading the unabridged version.. Very detailed descriptions. Chapter 3..

[Ahtims]

Gehna wrote: "Ohh... But you are near :D

Yes, abridged :)"

Don't read abridged now. Go for the whole thingy. It can be appreciated only then. The abridged version just passes over the humor - subtle as well as overt.
After the abridged version I had given it 2 stars, but after reading the whole last year, I upped by another 2 stars. Would have been 5 star, but for the wee bit of dragging chapters in the middle.

[Jarvis]

Smitha, I myself prefer unabridged versions of classics. I had to read Musketeers for school test and time was short so I got the abridged of this one.

[Ahtims]

Gehna wrote: "Smitha, I myself prefer unabridged versions of classics. I had to read Musketeers for school test and time was short so I got the abridged of this one."

Oh, that way.

[Girish]

Gehna wrote: "Smitha, I myself prefer unabridged versions of classics. I had to read Musketeers for school test and time was short so I got the abridged of this one."

Smart thinking there - Getting a buddy read around school assignment! :D

[Jarvis]

Girish... Arre no... I read it for school in April :P

[Em Lost In Books]

Rebecca & Girish: How far have you reached in this?

[Rebecca]

I am still at chapter 5. Am confused whether mine is abridged or original. So waiting to check it out.

[Ahtims]

original is about 1000 pages

[Ahtims]

786 pages

[Em Lost In Books]

I think mine is unabridged. My ebook has 67 chapters so I think that am reading unabridged.

[Em*Greedy* (Iniya)]

Finally I'm starting this one... Have read the shorter version during my school days... excited to see how this would be.!!

[Em Lost In Books]

am in sixth chapter. :D

[Rebecca]

Ive restarted. Mine is unabridged. Loving it.

[Rebecca]

At chapter 12. Duke of Buckingham has appeared. Am loving it but going at a real slow pace.

[Rebecca]

Is no one reading this. ?

[Anirudh]

Seeing that I will need to wait an eternity for you to start, I shall begin :P

What do you think about d'artagnan and his character?

[Rebecca]

I am in chapter 26 and am loving d'artagnan. I like his earnestness , honesty , ardour in love and above all his adventorous spirit.

[Anirudh]

I love that he is so arrogant and yet never realises it :D

[Rebecca]

Arrogant. ! Well who isn't at that age? .D

[Anirudh]

Did anyone finish?

[Girish]

I am 62% done with it (kindle). After a very brisk start, it slowed down and only now started to pick up pace. Kind of very different from sensibilities of our times..

[Girish]

Thank you for the buddy read guys! finished it :D
Fun read and gets intense as it progresses. anybody else done?

[Jarvis]

What were your favourite parts, Girish??

[Girish]

Hmmm.. Favorite parts:
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* D'artagnan setting up duels with all the 3 musketeers was fun
* Recovery of the diamonds from Buckingham and The ball after
* Past of Athos (in parts)
* The last chapter of execution of Milady (very deserved feeling)
(hide spoiler)]

What were your picks?

[Jarvis]

I love all the part with Milady. :P
That cunning lady. End was very nice :P

Sorry for the late reply :/

[Ahtims]

I loved the satire, especially the first half. Found the middle a bit dragging.

[Rebecca]

Were it not for this buddy read I'd never have read this. It was worthwhile.