The Count of Monte Cristo

[Lisa, the usurper]

This is our group read for June-August. Since the book is quite long, I figured it was better to give it a little more time. If that is too long, please let me know, we can change the dates!

[Beth A.]

Yay! I've been meaning to read this for a long time. Now if only I could get War and Peace finished.

[Lisa, the usurper]

Beth A. wrote: "Yay! I've been meaning to read this for a long time. Now if only I could get War and Peace finished."

LOL! How far are you in W&P? It seems to take forever before those pages start to diminish from the right side of the book!

[Beth A.]

I think I'm just starting book three, chapter six. I'm listening to it on audio so it's hard to tell exactly.

I took a break to listen to another book for a book club, unfortunately I haven't finished that one either.

I really need more reading time.

[Lisa, the usurper]

Beth A. wrote: "I think I'm just starting book three, chapter six. I'm listening to it on audio so it's hard to tell exactly.

I took a break to listen to another book for a book club, unfortunately I haven't f..."

I think that everyone could agree with that statement!

[Kaila]

I love The Count of Monte Cristo! I was very disappointed in the film remake that made several years back. It didn't do it justice at all IMO.

[Tuğçe]

I am going to listen it this time,it has been ages since I have read it, downloaded my audiobook and I am ready for a re-read or listening as you may say :) can't wait till June!!!

[Nell]

Amazon has The Count of Monte Cristo as a free download. It can also be downloaded to e-readers for free at http://www.gutenberg.org

[Lisa, the usurper]

Nell wrote: "Amazon has The Count of Monte Cristo as a free download. It can also be downloaded to e-readers for free at http://www.gutenberg.org"

Nice! Thanks for the info Nell!

[Laura]

I'm so relieved we're allowing multiple months for this book... I was worried it would hurt my "100 books in 2011" goal, ha!

[Lisa, the usurper]

Wow, 100 books in 2011? That is amazing! It only seemed fair to keep it a multiple month book-1200 pages is quite daunting even with multiple months!

[Allison]

Hi everyone. I'm new to the group, and am looking forward to reading some classics with you. I just started The Count of Monte Cristo, and am really enjoying the writing so far. Looking forward to chatting with you all about it. :)

[Lisa, the usurper]

Welcome to the group Allison and I'm looking forward to this one also!

[Lisa, the usurper]

Amy wrote: "odd how? How do I know if my copy is better?"
Ok, maybe odd was not a good word, but I'm having a hard time finding my edition on Goodreads(which just drives me crazy) and it seems so much shorter in length to other ones! Mine is just divided up into chapters, how about yours? Maybe, between all of us we can figure out a good way to split this up. What is a good reading speed for everyone?

[Debbie]

Hi everyone, I'm joining the read along. I have a Barnes & Noble version and just noticed it's an abridged version. It has 513 pages so I wonder how much has been taken out. I also have the book on my Kindle and hope it's the unabridged version. I'm looking forward to reading and discussing with the group

[Marie]

The book I have is by Modern Lbrary Edition, which also is by chapters(91). It has 1462 pages!!That was a shock !!! It has more pages than War and Peace. I just hope I can renew it at the end of the 3 weeks.Unless,I can finish the book by then.Ha!!!

[Allison]

Thanks so much, Lisa! :)

[Lisa, the usurper]

Mine only has 479 pages, so I'm pretty sure it is the abridged version. Plus, it has Roman numerals for chapter-it ends on LXX, sorry don't remember what that is. The chapter name is The Fifth of October.

[Laura]

I'm reading that Modern Library Edition, too! It reads really quickly for such an intimidating looking book!

[Vicky]

I'm sorry to be raining on your parade Lisa but unless you need a microscope to read your copy, it's definitely not the full version. I'm a fan of Dumas and I've got the complete works (or at least what is reputed to be his works), and am going to be rereading the count along with you although in French (of course) but my copy comes in four tomes and since it is written pretty small I'm sure yours isn't complete.

Good news is you've got plenty of time to find another copy since we're taking more than one month on this one... Sorry!

[Lisa, the usurper]

Yeah, I kinda figured that, so I was wondering if someone who has a full version could help out with reading schedule? I will be trying to find a copy, but in the mean time if someone could do that for me, I would be so appreciative! Just set up a schedule of chapters and such, so that it will be easier for everyone to keep up and talk about would be so helpful! I'm sorry about this, and thanks for the info Vicky, I will have to get my umbrella up!Ha! Moderator foul big time!

[Lisa, the usurper]

I just put a hold on the Modern Library edition from the library, so hopefully, I can get it quickly and not get too far behind.

[Amy]

I am with Lesa on this one. I am thinking I will go with my abridged copy. I have way too much reading to "catch up on". LOL

[Amy J.]

Though somewhat arbitrary why not divide the book into sections of 20 chapters. Surely, the abridgers wouldn't cut whole chapters, right?

[Lisa, the usurper]

Amy wrote: "Though somewhat arbitrary why not divide the book into sections of 20 chapters. Surely, the abridgers wouldn't cut whole chapters, right?"

Sounds like a great idea! How many chapters are there for reference?

[Lisa, the usurper]

Lesa wrote: "I'm really enjoying this novel again, even abridged. I knew I loved the original the first time, but it had been so many years that I had forgotten why. This is going to sound incredibly goofy, but..."

It is like a fountain of youth!

[Amy J.]

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[Christyb]

I just started reading this book for the first time. All I can say about the first few chapters is WOW! It is a fast paced page turner that I cannot put down!

[Lisa, the usurper]

Alright, got my Modern Library copy today, so I will try to get started on it this weekend. Boy, this is an intimidating book!