The Three Musketeers

Author: Alexander Dumas
Copyright: 1984
Pages: 635
Genre: Classic
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Az Scorpio

Not so long ago I was introduced by a friend to read an excellent book, The Three Musketeers by Alexander Dumas, and I instantly felt in love with it, for this is a tale for all of time. Putting the heroic d’Artagnan and his noble friends Athos, Porthos, and Aramis against the master of intrigue, Cardinal Richelieu, and the quintessential wicked woman, Lady de Winter, Dumas has created an enchanted France of swordplay, schemes, and assignations. The characters are based on historical fact, but with the glittering romance, and fast-paced action one doesn’t feel the weight of history in this book. I felt that it is extremely interesting to read this book and to see the perspective of life in the 17th century through eyes of a great author. Dumas is truly a genius, who has an incomparable imagination. I think if you like to read stories about knights, King Arthur’s time, and Queen Elizabeth’s reign, then you will also enjoy adventures of great French musketeers.