Oh how I enjoy Dumas' writing. This book, a part of the bigger Marie Antoinette series is an epitome of what is called 'romantic' writing. Like his other works it interweaves a fictional storyline with the real historical event of storming of the Bastille (French prison). He creates grander than life characters or rather heroes who feel BIG emotions, have grand romantic ideals and have dramatic, fast-paced adventures. I enjoyed Dumas' writing immensely in both conversations and action scenes.
The conversations, often full of short, back-and-forth dialogues were written in such a way that one feels the tension & chemistry between the characters in a very palpable fashion. The interaction between Dr. Gilbert and Marie Antoinette in this book is a great example of this, as well as the unspoken of chemistry between the Count and Countess Charny.
Lastly, the description of the battle scenes made me feel all the emotions of the crowd as well as visualize each action sequence in my head. I literally got goosebumps when I read the chapter on the storming of the prison.
I would strongly recommend this and other books of Dumas to readers who are interested in fast-paced adventure novels. There are modern English translations available.
by Famous-Explanation56