El Hombre de la Mascara de Hierro (The Man in the Iron Mask) (Dramatized) Audiobook

" The last and least of the Three Musketeers trilogy. "

" Magnificent, incredible, et cetera. I can't overstate how much I loved this story. I think Dumas is among the most entertaining of the classical writers. A huge cast of character and an epic story full of love, hate, friendship, betrayal, politics and actions. A favorite of mine. "

" First off, this is nothing like the film. By reading the reviews here I had kind of gathered that, but I was still surprised at how unalike they are. There really are no similarities other than the fact that Louis XIV gets switched. I've seen the film many times, so it was a bit hard to accept a different version. That being said, it wasn't a bad book, but not amazing either. What hindered me most is that you have to read the first couple musketeer novels first to fully appreciate the story, which I hadn't realised prior to starting this novel. The whole Louis/Philip plot only takes you to the middle of the novel, after that it's about how all the four musketeers die, basically. (Not exactly uplifting to read, by the way.) In that last part I felt I really lacked the necessary backstory to fully understand and feel for these characters and their fates. I felt no real connection with the main characters because I was thrown into the middle of the story and really didn't know anything about them. Apart from those negative aspects, there were good points too. Most of all, I really enjoyed Dumas' writing style. The book is actually very easy to read and get sucked into. The fact that there's quite a bit of dialogue definitely contributes to that. "

" Yes, it's about honor, swords, pistols, treachery, duplicity and death. But, Dumas is not your normal swashbuckler, because no matter how big the story, his humor and his heart always shine through. "

" A very dark end to the D'Artagnan series. Aramis hatches a risky plan, and takes Porthos and a would-be prince along with him. D'Artagnan, stuck between his duty and his opinion, must choose to support the king or his friends. Athos says goodbye to his son, who adventures to Africa in search of something beyond glory. "

" The last of the Musketeer series (6 in all, read them in order!) and NOTHING like the movie. Wraps up the lives of the original four musketeers. "

" This book is one of those classics that is delightfully readable. "

" Vastly different from the movie and so depressing. Overall, I'd only recommend the first two books in the D'artagnan/Musketeers saga (Three Musketeers and Twenty Years After) "

" Beautiful prose, but such a frustrating, depressing ending. "

" One of the first adult books I read, after Ivanhoe. I loved it of course. "

" As a Three Musketeers fan, this was a crushing disappointment. "

" Do not read this expecting Hollywood. It is a beautifully written elegy to the last days of the Four Musketeers. Some of the side stories were less interesting (was Dumas paid by the word?) but the aging Musketeers, their love for each other, family and loyalty to their beliefs was quite moving. "

" Just some good classic Dumas. "

" I would have given this four and a half stars if possible, because it is really good, but not quite as enjoyable as its prequels. For a fuller review, see the Three Musketeers. "

" Remembered it as a better end. Defending a ruthless king over the relations of the other three closest friends in my books is blind pantheism not chivalry. You lost me on this one Dumas "

" Very difficult to get into with all of the characters and not having read the previous musketeer books, but the writing and relationships (romantic and political) are captivating. It is a long book but you get into the rhythm and can't wait to see what happens next with King 1 or the 4 musketeers. "

" Excellent, again way better than the movie. "

" More depressing than the others. "

" I loved it, but I have to say my biggest regret is skipping the middle of the Musketeer saga and reading this right after Three Musketeers. I wish I had read them all in order. "

" Not my favorite of the Musketeer books, but still a good one nevertheless. "

" Rousing conclusion to the epic musketeer saga "

" I like the Louise bok the best, but all the books are fun to read. He can amaze me with a plot turn, it is fun. "

" I loved it until the end. The romantic in me despises unhappy endings. Sigh. "

" I read this as a young teen. There is a scene, involving a cave, that has stuck with me ever since. For me, that scene is what elevates this story over the earlier Three Musketeers. "

" I loved it until the end. The romantic in me despises unhappy endings. Sigh. "

" For once, I can actually say that the movie was better than the book. "

" Very good. I enjoy the way it is written--lots of glorious words to make a small point. Only do not be deceived by a: the title or b: the Leo DiCaprio film. It will only confuse you by the end. "

" Wonderful but very sad at the end "

" Dumas is good at the type of books he writes. Count of Monte Cristo being his best. This one is good, but not amazing. Its long and dramatic. "

" Not much "derring-do" as said in the book preview, but still a nice classic. A good read. "