#pick 1

Classic and dust are already included.

but, you know, I eventually became bedridden and it was like... yeah. couldn't do it any more.

One of the most celebrated and popular historical romances ever written. The Three Musketeers tell the story of the early adventures of the young Gascon gentleman d'Artagnan and his three friends from the regiment of the King's Musketeers: Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. Under the watchful eye of their patron M. de Treville, the four defend the honour of the regiment against the guards of the Cardinal Richelieu and the honor of the queen against the machinations of the Cardinal himself as the power struggles of 17th-century France are vividly played out in the background. But their most dangerous encounter is with the Cardinal's spy: Milady, one of literature's most memorable female villains.

What is this? Another classic?! OH MY GOD!!!!

Yes kids, this grandma will actually stubbornely push all the classics on you #youcannotstopme

This is the story that sparked in me the passion for historical literature, for sword fights and honor, for the heroes that against odds, time and logic save the day because it’s the right thing to do.

Also, just to fix a common misunderstanding: this is not a standalone this is a trilogy okay? The Three Musketeers, Twenty Years Later and The Viscount of Bragelonne. Plus there’s 2 more books Luise de la Valliere and The Man in The Iron Mask that Leo di Caprio mae famous but it’s not exactly like in the movie. Now you know more about literature, you’re welcome.

This is also a strongly underrated story because everyone always focuses on the surface which is: young and browly brought justice to the king.

NO.

This is the story of Athos who’s a man who soffers from giult and a great deal of depression and at the beginning of the story is functioning on a carefully balance of alcoholism and pride.

Porthos who is basically living on his ability of seducing wealthy ladies looking for a hot lover in their boring married life (the ladies are not mistreated mind you, Porthos is an attentive lover but still!).

Aramis is a man that loves sex, wine and adventure too much to love God enough.

D’Aratagnan is an arrogant brat that only cares about his emotions and desires.

These guys start the book as anti-heroes. They drink too much wine and use their swords way more than their brain.

BUT!

They have the deepest most genuine love and respect for each other, they are fiercly loyal to these feelings even when honor and principles put them on rival sides they never stop respecting and caring for each other. They accept each other’s faults and protects their secrets even when they do not even know what those secrets are!

Actually the 3 criteria I decided to face for all my friendships picks were inspired by this one: Support, Loyalty, Acceptance. 

At the end of every book, despite what they lost or gained or gained back what it’s alwasy true is that they are still the four crazy guys you met in the first book and that, if you asked them the greatest adventure they had in their life, would answer: Being Athos, Porthos, Aramis and D’Artagnan, one for all and all for one.

(I’m not crying YOU are crying)

I’m not gonna go through them with these guys, just know this is what a epic friendship is. THIS!

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