The Last Musketeer audiobook

First of all, I would like to thank Brooke for Buddy-Reading this with me! This book was amazing! I really needed a middle-grade book to lighten my mood up and this really did the trick. The book had an awesome plot, likable characters, and light-hearted writing. Plot: The plot was very interesting and I just couldn't put it down! The main character, Gref, along with his parents, got teleported back to France 1615. There, his parents were accused of trying to murder the king, and were imprisoned. Greg however, managed to escape. He then realized that he is going to need help. Greg then bumped into The Three Musketeers, and go on a crazy adventure to rescue his parents. The plot has humor, high stakes, friendship, and matchsticks (you'll understand if you've read it.). The book's ending completely warmed my heart and made me feel fuzzy inside. Friendship really can help you even in the toughest times. However, the ending also kind of annoyed me...SUCH A GOOD CLIFFHANGER! Characters: I loved the characters! They all had their personalities and now I actually want to meet them in real life lol.Greg: Let's start with the main character. Greg was a smart boy who had a rich family. He got everything he asked for, and yet he felt like an outsider. He never really fit in, until he traveled back in time to France, the time of the Musketeers. When he met the trio, he began to grow happier and happier around them. He soon became a good friends, willing help his friends in any way to accomplish their goal. From a outsider boy, he learned to lead and be brave. His growth was amazing! "And now for you, D'Artagnan, the last Musketeer. I hear you can swim rivers like a fish, climb stone walls like a spider, and conjure flame like a sorcerer. But you also possess a skill far more important. You know how to make friends and win the trust of others." Aramis: Aramis started out as a super smart cleric, a complete rule-follower. Even though, he was really smart, he refused to break any rules such as talking to nobility, breaking into prisons, etc. But once he met Greg, it opened his eyes to the problems of the monarchy. Aramis grew from a shy cleric to a very brave, witty friend willing to break any rule to aid his friends. Impressive growth! "You have been chosen for your great intelligence and ingenuity. Every team needs a wise man to lead it. You will make a wonderful captain of the Musketeers." Athos: Athos started out as a very strong character, quite the opposite of Aramis. He was a soldier working for the military. However, he wasn't a rule-follower. He didn't believe that his captain should be captain just because of nobility, it should be because of skill. Because of this, Athos challenged his captain and ended up getting kicked out. He became confused of what to believe. Should he follow his common sense, or what everyone else believes? At the end when he meets the other Musketeers, he slowly became more sure of himself. He realized that skill matters more than nobility. That friends matter over class. "You have been chosen for your exceptional valor and skill in battle. Your abilities may not have been appreciated in the military, but I assure you, they will be here." Porthos: Porthos was my comic relief lol. He was previously sent to prison, falsely accused. But after he managed to escape, he become a drunk, spoiled boy who loved sneaking into parties. He isn't what you would call a role model. But after he met the Musketeers, even though he still cracked jokes here and there, he became a priceless companion. He went from a boy who snuck into parties to drink, to a brave, skillful warrior. "I would have never expected you to show such valor, but your bravery and skill have impressed me. Plus, every team needs a member who can adapt and improvise." Writing: The writing was enjoyable. It is like your typical Percy Jackson book, or any middle-grade book for that matter. :) I really enjoyed it, the funny jokes and anecdotes made me smile!In conclusion, I really enjoyed this book. Thank you Stuart Gibbs, I am excited to read Traitor's Chase!Thanks again Brooke for reading this with me! Click here for her review! ------------------------------------------------RTC! :)

I've been wanting to read this for a while so thank you to Mango for buddy reading this with me! I loved talking with you! You can find her lovely review here!The Spy School and FunJungle references made me very happy. This book is even more proof that Stuart Gibbs is a genius if his other books weren't enough. I love the way that The Last Musketeer is tied with the story of the Three Musketeers. The Last Musketeer was more predictable than I expected, but there were still twists that I was surprised by! This book definitely deserves as much fame as Gibbs' other books!The humor is perfect as always. I had to pause numerous times just to enjoy my laughter, especially at the mention of 'A vial of holy water'.I loved Greg, he didn't fall into any stereotypes or annoying tropes. He was a real person, with real problems, I could relate to his character and laugh at his jokes. Greg was a really fun character and I love the lessons he learns on his journey with The Musketeers.Athos is my favorite because he is bold, strong, and will let nothing stop him from doing what is right, even if it means losing his reputation. He was funny and worked well under pressure without lashing out at his closest friends.Aramis's loyalty is just- No one is worthy of such a good friend. Aramis' character is just so loveable and you immediately wish you were friends with someone like him. Porthos, *laughing* I have blessed by his humor. I was delighted(I can't think of another word😂) I love Porthos's story and everything he learns about friendship and what he wants.The Last Musketeer was written by Stuart Gibbs so the plot is genius. I really did enjoy this plot. It was so different from Stuart's other books, but I can still tell that it was him who wrote it. This plot leaves several opportunities for the next books. (view spoiler)[Will Porthos and Athos learn the truth of where Greg is from?! (hide spoiler)]I needed a break to lighten up my mood and this along with Charlie Thorne and the Lost City is doing just that! I love how Gibbs can still create heart-pounding scenes without needed violence and death.The. Quotes. Are. Perfect. Stuart Gibbs is so incredibly gifted.“Time travel should have been fun, right? Sure, you would have to survive without the internet and cell phones and ice cream, but you’d also get to experience the world before everyone had paved and polluted it.”(view spoiler)["And now for you, D'Artagnan, the last Musketeer. I hear you can swim rivers like a fish, climb stone walls like a spider, and conjure flame like a sorcerer. But you also possess a skill far more important. You know how to make friends and win the trust of others." (hide spoiler)] Stuart Gibbs creates novels that will reach your heart, filled with humor, life lessons, and action. I will never get tired of reading and rereading his books!I can't wait to read the next books with Mango!-----------------------------------This. Book. This won't be my full review, but it shall do until tomorrow when I write a full one.Here is the beginning of a list to read this book- Time travel- References to Gibbs' other series- Very original story- Stuart Gibbs wrote it- Great writing style- Any book by Gibbs is a good break from darker books but still includes action and intrigue- Good characters- Gibbs' humor proves that perfection is real- The action is chefs kissThis list is just the beginning.

My 10-yr-old daughter picked this up at the library and I flipped it open out of curiosity. Before I knew it I was several chapters in :).The writing is good, and the story is fun, and I'm definitely planning on reading the sequel. What more do I need to say?OK, maybe one thing. I read some of the other reviews, and I have to say: Please remember this is fiction, and so was the original Three Musketeers. I get that some of the historical things may be not quite perfect, and some points taken for that (1615 isn't "medieval" - and why would *no one* know how to swim?) but the critics who keep saying, "Dumas wrote(this) and Dumas wrote (that)," are missing the point. The idea is that Dumas wrote stories *based on* real people, and his stories were possibly not entirely accurate, so deviation from Dumas' work was likely intentional. Part of the fun is Greg (and thereby us) finding out that Dumas got some "facts" wrong.Anyway, I definitely recommend this as a great book for kids in upper elementary and middle school, particularly boys.My WebsiteFind me on FacebookMy YA fantasy series:book 1 book 2

Greg's family has hit tough times financially. Their salvation seems to come in the form of a man representing the Louvre who is eager to buy all the old furniture off the family estate. But when his family arrives in Paris to deliver the furniture it quickly becomes clear that all he's really interested in is a crystal that's been passed down from generation to generation. He snatches it...and jumps through a painting! The family follows trying to get the family heirloom back, and finds themselves in 17th century France. The man convinces the guards that Greg's family was trying to assassinate the king, and Greg's parents are hauled off to a horrid, filthy prison with an execution date set in 3 days time. Greg manages to escape. But how will he survive in 400 years in the past, and how can he save his parents?So that musketeer in the title is because Gibbs has Greg accidentally become D'Artagnan and become friends of 3 other young men named Aramis, Porthos, and Athos. If you're not familiar with Dumas' classic, these are the 4 main characters of The Three Musketeers. Now, this isn't really a rewrite of Dumas' classic, it's more an imagining of how the 4 friends might have met as young teens and how they'd band together to pull off a prison break from a seemingly impenetrable prison. In some ways this is typical Gibbs with a young teen facing crazy problems and surviving by his wits, unique skill set, and the help of his friends. In other ways, this is very different from Gibbs' mystery and spy series. It feels a little more serious than his other writing. And there's a staggering amount of historical research that went into this. I mean, Gibbs usually does his research (look at the details that went into Moon Base Alpha) but this seems like it took much more research than anything else he's written. He does a fantastic job of bringing 1600s Paris to life for modern readers. He describes the stink, the bedding, the clothing, the sanitary conditions, and many other things that would be an assault to the senses of a typical 21st century teen. (Does Mr. Gibbs have a time machine himself?) He also shares what was around back then, and what was missing. How small Paris of that time was. How the Louvre and the Bastille have changed over time (which was rather surprising), and why certain areas of Paris have the names they have. I learned a lot about early 1600s Paris. This book ends with one major issue being resolved, but another couple are still looming so readers who like following Greg and his family around will likely be eager for the other books in this series. Hand this to readers who enjoy impossible rescues, realistic-feeling teens facing crazy things, time travel, swashbuckling, or Paris.Notes on content: No language issues. No sexual content. There are a couple skirmishes but no one is described as fatally hurt. Mostly some scratches, bumps, and rope burns described, some sword fights with one person described as "run through" though not where so they could have survived.

Delightful. This book was a very fun read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I love the premise of this book and I am so glad I decided to read it through. At first I found Greg, our protagonist, a bit annoying and complainy but I soon realized that I would be the same if I was in his shoes so I shut up about that. I loved meeting the other musketeers, especially Aramis who is now my favorite. I’ve never read The Three Musketeers and all I’ve seen of the story are the Barbie and Mickey Mouse versions, but now, because of this book, I want to read that classic even though it would take my entire lifetime and then some to finish it. 9/10 I don’t want to live in 1615 Paris

Greg and his parents travel to Paris in order to sell off some antiques, but their contact at the Louvre is beyond suspicious. The next thing they know, the three of them are pitched through time and falsely accused of attempting to assassinate the king. On the run, Greg meets a cleric named Aramis (the name seems vaguely familiar) who nicknames him D'Artagnan. That's when it clicks. Greg hopes to gain the help of the other two famous musketeers in order to rescue his imprisoned parents and find his way back home in the future. Interesting historical tidbits & a swift pace with nods to the classic tale. Very enjoyable!

Overview: This was an amazing book 10/10•This is a fantasy book which can be super difficult for me to read and keep up with everything, but with this book, I was able to comprehend everything. This is an amazing book if you are on a reading block or want a quick read. It took me a little less than a week to complete but, I only read for a little bit/ a few chapters at night and skipped a few days. You could easily finish this book in one weekend. This author did an amazing job and keeping the reader excited for the next chapter WITHOUT an infinite and incomprehensible amount of twists and turns. This was an amazing book to get back into reading. 📚

2022-23 Elementary Battle of the Books selectionWhat a fun book! I think the kids are going to love this one. Action, adventure, AND history all wrapped into a good story. I thought the idea of the young Musketeers meeting each other and becoming friends was a neat idea, too. Throw in some time travel on top of it all and it made for a very quick read. I did figure out some of it very quickly, and I'm wondering if young readers will do the same.

My favorite Gibbs book and that's hard to say as he's my favorite author.

I really enjoyed this time-traveling tale into 17th century France and its twist on classic Dumas canon! Stuart Gibbs is quickly becoming on of my new favorite middle-grade authors.

Gibbs does high adventure SO WELL! The pacing is fantastic, the character development is just enough that you don’t get bogged down with it, and it’s a fun ride from beginning to end.

Greg had a bad feeling about selling all his family’s art from the beginning. He didn’t expect that bad feeling was foreshadowing a travel through time. After he and his family are wrongly accused of trying to assassinate the king of France from 1615, Greg must rescue his parents. He even knows who to recruit to help him - the Three Musketeers!Although this series is the hardest of Gibbs’ to find, I think it’s one of the best! I had so much fun reading this one. It was a bit like Spy School, but medieval and with magic. I’m glad I finally found a paperback copy. I highly recommend it to fans of Stuart Gibbs and those who love magic and mystery. I can’t wait to find out what happens next.

Gibbs delivers a time traveled adventure that captivates the reader to keep reading. Greg follows his family through a picture that lands him in Paris 1615. Through many misadventures he must assemble the rest of the youths that will make up the legendary 3 Musketeers, so that he can rescue his parents. Typical of Gibbs style the reader will be swept into the action, laugh at the humor and maybe, just maybe appreciate the time they live in. Good for readers 3rd grade and up.

I picked this up at the school book fair and as I loved The Three Musketeers as a child, I couldn’t resist seeing what this talented YA author did with a time traveling version!I was not disappointed! A great exploratory version of the three musketeers as it might be if D’Artagnan were actually a boy from the future. A swashbuckling, action adventure filled with a lively easy to read tale.

Engaging juvenile novel involving teenage versions of D'Artangion, Athos, Porthos, Aramis, Milady de Winter, and Louis XIII. Twisted around time travel and sorcery, this is a wonderful mix of Dumas characters, historical anachronisms, and the time travel paradox. While it probably owes more to Marty McFly than Robert Heinlein, this is a lot of fun.

It's a good thing Greg Rich got to learn French, fencing and horseback riding at his elite private school in Connecticut, before his family lost everything and he had to transfer to a public school in New York. I mean, it isn't a good thing right away, because all that stuff makes it harder to fit in, and he never really felt like he belonged even before the family fortune went. But it all turns out to be really handy for Greg when an evil, immortal sorcerer tricks his parents into giving him their half of a stone that he then uses to take the four of them 400 years back in time. It's really lucky because present-day American kid Greg turns out to be D'Artagnan – the hero of Alexandre Dumas's The Three Musketeers – and if he's going to save his parents and get back to the future, he'll need to bring together that book's real-life title characters.In Greg's favor, Aramis, Athos and Porthos really exist in 1615 Paris, and he practically stumbles over them and makes friends with them easily. The problem? Well, to start, they're only teenagers. D'Artagnan wasn't supposed to meet them until years later, when the Musketeers were already an established unit, answering directly to King Louis XIII. But thanks to unscheduled time travel, and the very much scheduled execution of his parents, Greg doesn't have the luxury of waiting for the boys to grow up and become friends. He brings them together in a just cause – saving the lives of his unjustly condemned parents – albeit without sharing all the details, at first. And honestly, he wouldn't get very far without them in the fetid streets and waterways of pre-Revolution Paris. He needs all the advantage he can take from cathedral clerk Aramis's intelligence and clerical skill, militiaman Athos's skills as a swashbuckling warrior, and the foppish Porthos's ability to move among the nobility and even royalty – not to mention the almost insane bravery, resourcefulness and loyalty that soon binds them together, "all for one and one for all."Also, they're in a lot of trouble. I should have mentioned that before. The captain of the king's guard has put out a description of Greg, wanted for an alleged conspiracy to assassinate King Louis. The prison he's put Greg's parents in is a dreadful pit of filth, disease and death – and it's designed to be unjailbreakable. A certain Milady de Winter, a teenager herself, already seems to be on her way to becoming a formidable mischief-maker. And of course that evil, time-traveling sorcerer I mentioned is still out there, pulling strings behind the scenes, manipulating the impetuous youths into a trap that he has designed to destroy the Musketeers before they can destroy him. These kids have a rocky road ahead of them, and I don't just say that because the streets of Paris were a cobblestoned mess at that date. Greg will be too busy fighting to stay alive in 1615 to worry about making it back to the future.I mentioned before how Greg never felt like he belonged in the 21st century. But even though he feels like the weakest link in the Musketeers Club, soon he enough he's pulling zany stunts like climbing walls, swimming the Seine River, swinging from chandeliers and shimmying down ten-story ropes – in short, not lagging far behind his newfound friends in derring-do. So let's not be too upset with the fact that this book doesn't end with him and his folks making it safetly back to the era of indoor plumbing, cellphones and the internet. He apparently has more adventures ahead of him as D'Artagnan, and it would be a shame to break up the band before it makes the big time. Still, you can only imagine (sorry, spoilers) how proud and bemused Greg's parents must have felt, seeing him and the other three boys officially becoming the king's Musketeers.Maybe I'm showing my age when this book leaves me seeing that scene from their point of view. But while I'm showing my age, let me pause right here to tell young readers that not only will they enjoy this book, but they have nothing to fear from Dumas's original, either. Despite being one of those classics that generations of kids have whined about being forced to read for school, it's a purely enjoyable adventure that is worth getting to know – maybe (hint, hint) before reading this book – so that you can appreciate even better what Stuart Gibbs is doing with Dumas's characters. And then, perhaps you will feel that lump in your throat when the four(!) Musketeers pledge their "all for one" oath to each other, because the possibility of such heroes – even in a historical romance – matters so deeply, and resonates in the heart.This is the first book of the "Last Musketeer" trilogy, which continues with Traitor's Chase and Double Cross. Its author is is the same Stuart Gibbs who has written nine "Spy School" novels, three "Moon Base Alpha" books, at least two "Charlie Thorne" books and seven "FunJungle" books. Meanwhile, the original Musketeers was also only the first book in a series (whose number of books varies, depending on how they're divided up) by a prolific author who specialized in sensationalized historical fiction. Here's a list of Dumas's titles, if you're interested.