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Nick asked this question about The Count of Monte Cristo:
I would like to read the abridged version but I feel like I might be missing out on a big chunk of the story. Is this true?
Kathryn Absolutely true! I have read both versions, and they feel like completely different stories. Read the full one, it's definitely worth the extra time. …moreAbsolutely true! I have read both versions, and they feel like completely different stories. Read the full one, it's definitely worth the extra time.

I just finished reading the Robin Buss edition, and compared it to the abridged one as I was reading it. The abridged version omitted numerous crucial scenes and whole chapters, which made it feel comparatively stilted. The unabridged version had more plot and character development, and was ultimately much more satisfying.

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