Status
Available
Local notes
PB Dum
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Publication
Puffin (1987), Edition: Abridged, 400 pages
Description
In seventeenth-century France, young D'Artagnan initially quarrels with, then befriends, three musketeers and joins them in trying to outwit the enemies of the king and queen.
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1844-1845 (original)
1952 (translation)
1986 (Puffin abridged version)
Physical description
400 p.; 5.06 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member seldombites
Wow. This book was way better than the movie. I can definitely see why it has gone down as a classic. Written in a quaint language and style, which serves to add to the adventure feel of the story, The Three Musketeers is an enthralling and entertaining read. The general feel of this novel is that
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of the fairy tales and adventure stories of childhood, yet it is interesting enough to hold the attention of an adult. Despite already knowing the general storyline, I found I was unable to tear my eyes from the pages of this book. I didn't even put it down for meals! I would love to obtain a copy of this story for my permanent collection, and I would highly recommend it to everyone. Show Less
LibraryThing member Fluffyblue
Brilliant adventure from start to finish. The Musketeers are such great characters, you can't fail to love them all.
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Pages
400