A review by bangel_ds
The Vicomte de Bragelonne by Alexandre Dumas

5.0

This can't really be a complete review since The Vicomte de Bragelonne is the first of fourth (or three, depending on the versions) volumes into which the whole books was split. I have to say I read this even quicker than the last two, even if the story wasn't as compelling as the others (based solely on this volume's plot). The characters are still there in their classic fashion, though we don't see Aramis and Porthos until the end of the volume but it was definitely worth the wait cause it is a very peculiar reunion. I like that Dumas never forgot the times in which he set the story: the political agendas, the sides, the intrigues DO enter the lives of our protagonists and they DO shake their friendships in such an abrupt manner. We're digging even deeper into the political times with this volume and I can't wait to read Ten Years Later (getting old there, eh) and see what will happen with your friends.