Book Review from a Middle-School Reader: The Three Musketeers

I’m back with another guest review from my middle-schooler. I’ve been waiting for him to read The Three Musketeers, which is one of my favorite books. I’ve shared his review here as he wrote it, with permission.

The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas is, in my opinion, a great book. It is an intense book with scenes that will amuse you, anger you, and maybe even make you sad. It is a story of intrigue, dueling (with swords, not pistols or cards. I’m looking at you, Yu-Gi-Oh) and some romance and war on the side. Overall, I enjoyed it and I recommend it for anyone who likes the things I just mentioned.

And now, here are some more things. Things about The Three Musketeers, specifically.

First things first, I just want to say that D’Artagnan is my favorite. Funny story: I originally thought his name was D’Orangutan. D’Artagnan is brash, brave, intelligent, and also hilariously thickheaded at times. This combination of shrewd intelligence and idiotic behavior, in my opinion, combine to make a really great character in general.

But there’s more than just D’Artagnan! There’s also the vain Porthos, the pious Aramis, and the brooding Athos to aid D’Artagnan in his adventure, as well as the so-called villains Cardinal Richelieu, and Lady de Winter. Every single character in this book feels larger-than-life thanks to Dumas’ excellent portrayal of their personalities.

But don’t forget, there’s more to a book than people (unless, of course, you are reading a phone book)! There’s also scenes and events! Events such as the dangerous journey to England and back, and my personal favorite the time the heroes had breakfast in a captured enemy bastion while the other side’s troops tried desperately to recapture their fortress. I found that scene really fun and adorable and I hope you do too.

Now, I don’t want to spoil the story any more than I already have for anyone who hasn’t read it yet, but I can safely assure you that there is never a dull moment with this book. Good show, Al Dumas!