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The Three Musketeers (Unabridged) [Audio Download]

by Alexandre Dumas (Author), Simon Vance (Narrator)
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  • Listening Length: 23 hours
  • Program Type: Audiobook
  • Version: Unabridged
  • Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
  • Audible Release Date: 24 May 2007
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B002SPX0A2
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

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This historical romance, perhaps the greatest cloak-and-sword story ever written, relates the adventures of four fictional swashbuckling heroes who loyally served the French kings Louis XIII and Louis XIV.

When the dashing young D'Artagnon arrives in Paris from Gascony, he becomes embroiled in three duels with the Three Musketeers: Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. But when he proves himself by fighting not against, but with, the Three Musketeers, they form a quick and lasting friendship. The daring escapades of the four pit them against a master of intrigue, Cardinal Richelieu, and the quintessential wicked woman, Lady de Winter.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Epic 29 Jun 2009
Format:Paperback
I'd always wanted to read this book, having seen numerous films. However, all of those paled compared to this wonderful historical novel. I'm not one for lengthy descriptions normally, but the narratvie had the perfect mix of description and dialogue. I read it over three weeks, (when I should have been revising for my incredibly important, life changing exams oops) and felt that the chararcters were all well crafted and didn't always seem to fit the allegorical roles, with even the antagonists having their moments and the protagonists having their failings.
Overall, this is truly an epic and I enjoyed the history, and although not always accurate I felt it was still plausible enough to class as historical fiction.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In 17th century France, D'Artagnan, a poor teenager from the country, sets off for Paris hoping the join the Musketeers, elite swordsmen in the service of the King. But on his first day in Paris, he unwittingly offends not one, not two, but three of the best Musketeers - and is challenged to three duels!

This is a very long book, but the plot, which keeps getting more and more complicated and surprising, races along at a breakneck pace. It is one of the best adventure stories ever written - and it is based on real history! The only thing that might put some people off is the old-fashioned language.

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An unusual book that reflects Dumas's views of both honour and chivalry as well as his interest in esoteric societies. Woven into the adventure romp are countless referernces to the philosophical dilemas that confront man's existence and most of all regarding his relationship with fellow man. It is hard not to identify with the politically incorrect charcters of the four heroes and even the villains lack any real malice.

By far and away the best aspect (for me) is the astoundingly uplifting quality of the narrative. Comparable to three pints of Youngs on an empty stomach after half a chapter you will feel that all is right with the world and after the battle scenes you may feel it necessary to re-enact the sword play with an old golf club.

Far outshines the authors other work and will provide you with many hours priceless entertainment.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
For the young at heart and adventurous in spirit
For the young at heart and adventurous in spirit, here are the amazing exploits, the exciting duels and, and the captivating romances of D'Artagnan and his swashbuckling companions... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gary Selikow
All hail the Joey Essex of 18th Century France
D'Artagnan doesn't seem like the brightest chap. He picks fights, squanders money, drinks and that is before he meets the equally bovine musketeers who are a trio intellectually... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Caterkiller
The Three Musketeers
Having read this many years ago, I could hardly remember why I used to enjoy Dumas so much, but this really is everything a classic should be. Read more
Published 3 months ago by S Riaz
disappointed
I ordered, or so I thought, the full 800 page Alexander Dumas novel.I recieved a 130 page children's book, with tatty linedrawing illustrations ! Read more
Published 4 months ago by alex f lee
Enjoyable even at 600+ pages!
It is said that Dumas writes like he is being paid by the word, and whilst that may be true, even at 600+ pages, the Three Musketeers holds the readers' attention well. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Andrew Ives
Better than the film?
Having seen the new film I just had to get hold of a copy of the book to get the original tale. Not surprisingly, I guess, the somewhat dated language marred my full enjoyment of... Read more
Published 7 months ago by JulesAtCumbria
Not what we were expecting
We've read a few Ladybird classics, which our son has really enjoyed. But this is far too wordy for him. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Penny M
better than all the films
THere is a reason that classics are regarded as classics: they are timeless and very fun to read, often more fun than you would imagine. Read more
Published 9 months ago by rob crawford
Brilliant
The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas has been one of my favourite pieces of fiction for as long as I can remember, due to growing up watching the classic 1970's Richard Lester... Read more
Published 17 months ago by T. Edgeworth
Heavyweight intrigue, romance & adventure
Apparently, when he was dying, Dumas said of death: "I shall tell her a story, and she will be kind to me. Read more
Published 21 months ago by LittleMoon
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