エリくん’s Reviews > The Count of Monte Cristo > Status Update

I know it’s been a while and I’m reading way slower than usual but a lot going on rn. But also I’m still wildly hooked and every time I go to read more I get sad I don’t have enough time to read as much as I want. The physical book is starting to get a lightly played quality now. Took it to the beach, too.

I love the way this guy does shocking reveals and subtle betrayals. I also love that everyone goes pale when they’re nervous or shocked, sometimes can be comical. Really has me hooked right away despite hearing that it takes a while.

A lot of the French politics of ye olde I’m not familiar with but that’s what I like about older books, I feel like I’m learning something. I was never good at history, either, or geography. The notations of different historical figures, references, and things like songs or money denominations are really helpful.

Damn they’re really after this man’s whole life already.

Found this exact copy at a bookstore while out today, very excited to see why it is praised so much.