2021 The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

[Frezita]

Hello! I just joined the group and I hope I can read the book by the end of March. I have been wanting to read this book but it intimidating to read on my own.

[Lesle, Appalachain Bibliophile]

No worries Frezita and you really do not have to complete it by the end of March as the threads stay open forever!

I hope you get to really enjoy this one! and Welcome to the group :)

[Ewa_]

Hello! I've also just started The Count of Monte Cristo but I'm optimistic, Dumas' way of writing appeals to me. Reading it I feel like a spectator who stands close to them.

[Wijdan]

Never let the size of the book deceive you, I finished reading it in less than a month because it was captivating. So take your time and enjoy it!

[Ewa_]

I do enjoy it!
Reading The Count of Monte Cristo, I admire its complexity. The way the author leads us through small events to get the greater effect. Like the situation with Mr. Morrel, till the last minute, we don't know how Edmund will help him without disgracing him. I was touched.

[Jazzy]

Wijdan wrote: "Never let the size of the book deceive you, I finished reading it in less than a month because it was captivating. So take your time and enjoy it!"

I read it in 6 or so weeks a couple years ago (not my first reading though) then read it a year later in 3 days. I love his craftiness!

[Georgina]

I’ve finished and it was amazing, the complexity of all the different parts and how they are all intermingled is far beyond what I was expecting.
It did lull a little in the middle, but as the story starts coming together you understand the significance of all the minor things that are happening. I’m so glad I joined you for this one.

[Piyangie, Classical Princess]

I've finished and was surprised by how much I loved it. I had a falling out with Dumas last year and now am happy to say that I've made up with him after this reading. :)

It took me about a month and a half to read it because there were many other reads that got in the way. But if you only read it, I think it'll be pretty quick despite its length.

[Lesle, Appalachain Bibliophile]

8:56 am EST

Glad you are drawn back to Dumas with this read Piyangie!

[Karin]

My son only hears bits of it while driving, and wanted to know why it was all about people killing each other. I guess that's all he's heard about.

I hope to finish that CD when I pick up my daughter after work so I can listen to a different one tomorrow while re-organizing.

[Karin]

I finally managed to reread this, but am in a rush and can't comment on any of the comments. I still enjoyed it!