The Three Musketeers

by Alexandre Dumas

This is a rollicking adventure full of hedonism and debauchery (good stuff). Athos, Porthos, Aramis and d'Artagnan are almost more anti-heroes than heroes. They are likable to be sure, but they are about as flawed as they can be. They sleep around, drink, fight, and use the French gentleman's code of conduct as an excuse for all-around bad behavior, all in the name of loyalty to the Queen. It's all quite entertaining.

This isn't nearly the masterpiece that Monte Cristo is but it's a good read none the less.

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