Any recommendations for Dumas besides usual 3 Musketeers?

[Darlin]

Greetings and welcome fellow Dumas lover! That you're a new convert is all the better! I love your enthusiasm! I've heard that there are people who love Dumas so much they actually have learned French in order to read his books! I know I've thought about it!

I'll have to check out this Arturo Perez Reverte. Can you tell me what type of books he writes? Modern, mystery, action? And since I enjoy Johnny Depp I'll have to check the movie out although I usually prefer to read the book before I see the movie.

Welll, time is short, things to do, Christmas is upon us and family is in town so I've got to run but don't be a stranger and welcome again, Schoolmeister.

[Schoolmeister]

Thank you Mon Cherie! I am also travling for the Holidays. I would say Reverte writes adventure type books. Definitely read Club Dumas since it most directly deals with Alexandre Dumas, obviously. I wish that I had an aptitude for languages because I would learn about five of them. I would love to learn French to read Dumas. Incidentally, I would eventually like to attend seminary and one of the languages they require (at some at least) is French, this is because there are a lot of early religious texts in French, just think Charlemange. But I digress. I just finished the 3 Musketeers and I must say I enjoyed it immensely except for the ending. De Winter was good but the "showdown" with the Cardinal was disappointing. I have decided to read the Black Tulip next which I just started this morning. So far, it is good and I anticipate a great read as I love the story concept. Anyways, have a merry Christmas and let m know what you think of Reverte. Adieu.

[jollyollie]

Count Of monte cristo is a gooder. Its oreIda

[Darlin]

Thank you Mon Cherie! I am also travling for the Holidays. I would say Reverte writes adventure type books. Definitely read Club Dumas since it most directly deals with Alexandre Dumas, obviously. I wish that I had an aptitude for languages because I would learn about five of them. I would love to learn French to read Dumas. Incidentally, I would eventually like to attend seminary and one of the languages they require (at some at least) is French, this is because there are a lot of early religious texts in French, just think Charlemange. But I digress. I just finished the 3 Musketeers and I must say I enjoyed it immensely except for the ending. De Winter was good but the "showdown" with the Cardinal was disappointing. I have decided to read the Black Tulip next which I just started this morning. So far, it is good and I anticipate a great read as I love the story concept. Anyways, have a merry Christmas and let m know what you think of Reverte. Adieu.

I found the Black Tulip started a little slow but turned out to be good. It’s not like the Three Musketeers or the Count of Monte Cristo and not a favorite of mine but anything Dumas will usually do. In fact, I haven’t read anything bad that he’s written, including the murder stories based on true events.
Also, don't forget the Three Musketeers is about six volumes depending upon the editions you get. A member of the forum, Aramis, was kind enough to list them.

1. The Three Musketeers
2. Twenty Years After
3. The Vicomte de Bragelonne
4. Ten Years Later
5. Louise de la Valliere
6. The Man in the Iron Mask

And if you’re tired of the Three Musketeers series and don’t want to read on I’d recommend The Page of the Duke of Savoy and Ascanio, Knight of Masion Rouge, Queen Margot, and Joseph Balsamo. The last two though are part of a series I believe.

As far as Reverte I’ll pop into the library next year and get the first book. Hope your Christmas is good!

[Darlin]

Count Of monte cristo is a gooder. Its oreIda

Hey, jollyollie! Nice to see you posting! OreIda? Like, as in the bomb? Boss? The cat's meow?

Good taste!

[Schoolmeister]

Thanks for the info. I just finished The Black Tulip last night. What a good book. I am going to read the Count of Monte Cristo next. Ta!

[~Maude~]

I liked Dumas in high school but hadn't read anything by him in years, after reading (and really liking) Club Dumas last year, I picked up Fernande at the library this week and just finished after only two days. It was a quick, lively, sometimes very comical love story and I enjoyed it. It has made me want to read more Dumas this year, I will probably reread the ones I have and then look into some of the others mentioned here, thanks for making those lists.

[Eva Marina]

For summer reading this year, a friend of mine convinced me to pick up The Count of Monte Cristo (she read The Three Musketeers). It has to be one of my favorite novels now. I absolutely loved the way the characters interacted with each other. It was enough to make me want to see the movie as well. Although it was (at least I think so) a fairly good movie, the ending is quite different from what the book has written, if I remember correctly, so I wouldn't recommend it for those who are devoted to the book.

[Schoolmeister]

Maude. I am so excited that you have read Reverte's Club Dumas. Do you like his other work? Have you seen the movie the ninth gate based on that book? I have been trying to find his newest book. I guess I'll have to order it.

Eva Marina, I am going to read the Count of Monte Cristo next after I finish the current book I am reading. I can't wait to get into it.

[~Maude~]

Club Dumas is all I've read so far. I have ordered some of his other books and I hope they come soon, I think Flanders Panel is on it's way. Do you have a favorite so far?

I saw the movie the Ninth Gate (I liked it) prior to reading the book and though I don't usually like to read a book after seeing the movie (I like doing it the other way around) a friend told me the book was quite different and better. I was so glad I read it because it was really good. I liked Johnny Depp's Corso and pictured Corso that way through the book. Everything else was quite different.

[Schoolmeister]

I liked all of Reverte's books. I would have to say my favorite thus far is Queen of the South. I also saw the Ninth Gate first without realizing it was based on a book and while I am a Johnny Depp fan, the book was so much better. I am still trying to get a copy of Reverte's newest book Captain Tristal. I think you will enjoy the flanders panel. Let me know.

[silverblaze]

Does anyone here know where to get an e-copy of Queen Margot?
I'm a huge Dumas fan though I haven't read as many of his works as most of you here

[Darlin]

Oh, I wish I could help you, silverblaze! It's such an excellent book. I got mine at the Half Price book store some time after they came out with the movie. Unfortunately I've had no luck finding it online. Could you try your library though? I know sometimes it convenient to read online while at work but unless Admin or someone can put it up the library may be your best bet. Sorry I couldn't help you but welcome to the group. It's always nice to see another Dumas fan.

[Stephi]

http://www.sfw.org/books/marguerite.html
There's one here under its other title (Marguerite de Valois), although the colours are a bit annoying...
It's a little different to my copy, but that's only because of the translation so I think it's fine.

[Aramis]

Exciting news! My library got another Dumas book! It is called "The Journal of Madame Giovanni" and is supposedly about a real person (under a false name) who asks Dumas to write down her story. I can't wait until I have enough time to read it!