The Man in the Iron Mask (Classics Illustrated)

I have always loved this story, but trying to read Dumas' prose is like slogging through mud, and trying to tell which character is speaking is like trying to follow other people's conversations in a crowded room, especially since each character has at least three different names -- first name, last name, aristocratic title -- and sometimes a nickname as well. I guess I'll go back to the movie.

Shipping was fine, but the description of good left a lot to be desired. The front cover is on the verge of falling off, there are creases, rips and such. The book is in terrible condition that after my son reads it, I will be junking it versus being able to resale it. I do wish better description or more accurate description were given. Right now I just feel like I got ripped off.

Excellent book! I could not of been more pleased. The action, the mystery, the love and the sorrows that are written are absolutely Dumas's greatest writings. A must read for anyone fascinated by the Musketeers!

Delivered in secons,the quality is good,the price is FREE ! I know the contents but wanted to refresh it.
Actually I like Dumas very much and have been enjoing it since my teenages.
So recommend it for all ages

I was really interested in the era and the subject matter. This book cured me of that. A real snooze fest. There was no way to get connected, people, places and time periods were just thrown in haphazardly.

This is a lovely, oversize printing of Dumas' classic story of heroics and betrayal. I've not read this version and will not review the book here, other than to say that Dumas is one of the most original and entertaining historical drama/action writers of the modern age.

Many people don't realize that Dumas wrote (or, to be more specific, co-wrote with Auguste Maquet) an entire series of "Three Musketeers" novels; "The Man in the Iron Mask" is the last of them, and based on a genuine historical mystery. It's a great story, with a riveting plot, but it concludes the careers of D'Artagnan and the other Musketeers, and some elements may sadden some readers.

There are a few novels in between the original Three Musketeers and this one, of varying quality. _Three Musketeers_ and _Ten Years After_ are worth reading but you may want to skip _The Vicomte de Bragelonne_ and _Louise de la Vallière_ -- the writing isn't up to snuff, and the main reason to read them is so you won't be lost when you pick up _Iron Mask_.

Dumas should have chosen a different title, as the books was 2/3 over before anyone was in an iron mask, and no further news was given as to his fate. I enjoyed the book but the story is full of contradictions. A character is out of favor and banished then suddenly the king loves him again.

Very entertaining, with much more depth than any film version, TMITIM is the last time The Four Musketeers work to foil a dastardly scheme by the ruling powers that be, often being forced to choose opposing sides between themselves. Dumas has better books, but the iconic characters of the four make this story a must-read for fans and completists.