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The Count of Monte Cristo

by Alexandre Dumas · 1276 pages · Published December 1843
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4.26 / 5 across 810K ratings
Spice: ❄️ (0/5)

A epic, thrilling Adult classic fiction built around revenge, wrongful imprisonment, transformation. 1276 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

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Epic Thrilling Satisfying
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Content notes

Violence Revenge Death Poisoning
Revenge
Wrongful Imprisonment
Transformation
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
10%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
0/5
Core elements
Genre
Classic Fiction
Adventure
Historical Fiction
Moods
Epic
Thrilling
Satisfying
Key Tropes
Revenge
Wrongful Imprisonment
Transformation
Ending
Satisfying
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No spice (0/5) — clean read with no heat.

Who would enjoy The Count of Monte Cristo?

Readers who love epic and thrilling stories with revenge and wrongful imprisonment. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is The Count of Monte Cristo?

A epic, thrilling Adult classic fiction built around revenge, wrongful imprisonment, transformation. 1276 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

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Content notes include: violence, revenge, death, poisoning. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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