Film · 2002 · Directed by Kevin Reynolds · Starring Jim Caviezel, Guy Pearce
A newer version, with swordplay, a sweeping score and a clear sense of fun.
The film changes the characters' relationships and many plot turns, and it gives the revenge a different shape.
The book is far longer and more complex.
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
A gripping adventure of disguise, treasure and brilliant planning that keeps you turning pages. It delivers the deep satisfaction of a story told on a grand scale.
Who will like it: Readers who love adventure, clever plans and a satisfying, long-awaited payoff.