The Last Musketeer (The Last Musketeer, #1) (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
This is a fun adventure! Greg Rich's family has lost its riches and is pulled into the past - 17th century medieval France. Greg has to rescue his parents from Michel Dinicoeur and Triste Mort, the French dungeon where his parents are sentenced to execution for a framed attempted assassination of King Louis XIII. He is not alone in his attempt, as Greg - or, D'Artagnan - is joined by the Three Musketeers, each with their own personality!From the start, let me mention: I've never heard The Three Musketeers. So, I went into this story blind. Sure, I may have seen a movie adaptation when I was younger, but all I remember is scenes of swordfighting. That said, I enjoyed reading this. It was thrilling and exciting. While I don't think there is anything too spectacular about the read, it is a fun read. I'm sure the history isn't always authentic and Gibbs may have altered the original story, but this fictional interpretation was enjoyable. D'Artagnan pulled off some amazing and seemingly impossible feats in the story. The story has interesting themes of loyalty, friendship, and bravery. I liked the touch of magic and time-travel. While I did think this was fun, not sure if I would read the others. But for a younger crowd (elementary - middle school), boys and girls alike, can find enjoyment in this read. I love France and the time period of the musketeers, although I would probably say that I old want to live in a more glorified version of that time period. It seemed very down to earth and practical on the unhygienic practices of the time. It probably was more to do with the wow factor that young readers would get out of it than anything else but it did provide some comic relief. I am now going to have to go back and read all of Alexander Dumas' work to see how accurate this book was. This was a historical fantasy about how the musketeers met prior to them becoming the personal guard to the king. I like how it combined elements of time travel and history together.
What do You think about The Last Musketeer (The Last Musketeer, #1) (2011)?
Great for kids who like history, time travel, and adventure.
—reallysmile
