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The Count of Monte Cristo
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WHEW!! I do believe this is the longest book that I’ve read!
Clocking at around 1316 pages on my ole Kindle, it’s a beast of a book. Honestly, this is not something to be taken lightly if you take on this masterpiece.
Not only is it HUGE but it’s a classic. So it’s going to be wordy my friends. They paid authors back in the day for every word that was written.
So my dear Alexandre Dumas, he got bank with this tome!
The Count of Monte Cristo has always been on my bucket list for completing. So late one night after drinking multiple glasses of wine,
I said, “Fuck it! Let’s do this!�
Yeah, it was a lot of liquid courage.
And it was a journey folks.
The Count of Monte Cristo is not a book to finish in a day or even a week. It’s a journey of revenge, redemption and hope. It’s a journey to take down your enemies in a frightening and calculating way. Does my beloved Edmond Dantès find love again? Does he get revenge for being betrayed and framed?
Well, if you’ve seen multiple movies of this plot over the years, then you already know some of these answers.
What I did not realize is that the movies are not remotely like this beast of a book. There is so much more calculating, more characters (good grief, the amount of characters...whew!) and plot points that are completely different.
Yes to books! Now that I've read this, I prefer this tale instead of the Hollywood version. It’s much more believable and the "too convient" plot is taken out.
Some word of advice.
You might struggle with this book if you’re not into classics. You might also struggle in the middle with all the characters and plotting.
You know why? Because you can’t see the ending and all the precise planning that the Count is putting into play.
It’s a dull blade being sharpening over and over again, until it’s finally ready to be plunged into a evil, dark heart.
Am I glad I finally read this? You bet your sweet ass I am.
Thank you Edmond Dantès for making me "wait" and "hope" to see what type of man you actually turn out to be.
Clocking at around 1316 pages on my ole Kindle, it’s a beast of a book. Honestly, this is not something to be taken lightly if you take on this masterpiece.
Not only is it HUGE but it’s a classic. So it’s going to be wordy my friends. They paid authors back in the day for every word that was written.
So my dear Alexandre Dumas, he got bank with this tome!
The Count of Monte Cristo has always been on my bucket list for completing. So late one night after drinking multiple glasses of wine,
I said, “Fuck it! Let’s do this!�
Yeah, it was a lot of liquid courage.
And it was a journey folks.
The Count of Monte Cristo is not a book to finish in a day or even a week. It’s a journey of revenge, redemption and hope. It’s a journey to take down your enemies in a frightening and calculating way. Does my beloved Edmond Dantès find love again? Does he get revenge for being betrayed and framed?
Well, if you’ve seen multiple movies of this plot over the years, then you already know some of these answers.
What I did not realize is that the movies are not remotely like this beast of a book. There is so much more calculating, more characters (good grief, the amount of characters...whew!) and plot points that are completely different.
Yes to books! Now that I've read this, I prefer this tale instead of the Hollywood version. It’s much more believable and the "too convient" plot is taken out.
Some word of advice.
You might struggle with this book if you’re not into classics. You might also struggle in the middle with all the characters and plotting.
You know why? Because you can’t see the ending and all the precise planning that the Count is putting into play.
It’s a dull blade being sharpening over and over again, until it’s finally ready to be plunged into a evil, dark heart.
Am I glad I finally read this? You bet your sweet ass I am.
Thank you Edmond Dantès for making me "wait" and "hope" to see what type of man you actually turn out to be.
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Reading Progress
February 21, 2019
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Started Reading
February 21, 2019
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February 21, 2019
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2019
February 21, 2019
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"Let's do this!
I'm reading this for the first time and went all in...unabridged!
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I'm reading this for the first time and went all in...unabridged!
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March 7, 2019
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12.0%
"Its inhabitants were called by the number of the one that they occupied, and the unfortunate young man was no longer called by his first name, Edmond, or his family name, Dantès.
He became Number 34."
He became Number 34."
March 15, 2019
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22.0%
March 21, 2019
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30.0%
April 2, 2019
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35.0%
"All the chapters with Albert and Franz in Rome took forever. I realize why though and glad to finally get through that part.
It's like a epic, cut throat game of chess. And someone's throat really will be cut! hahaha"
It's like a epic, cut throat game of chess. And someone's throat really will be cut! hahaha"
April 12, 2019
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43.0%
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May 8, 2019
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65.0%
"1316 pages and I'm 65% done. So I've already read around 855 pages. Whew!!
What. A. Beast"
What. A. Beast"
May 16, 2019
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74.0%
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May 29, 2019
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84.0%
May 31, 2019
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Finished Reading
March 25, 2021
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classics
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Feb 23, 2019 01:47PM
Ackkk!!!!! This is my favorite book of all time. I just know you will LOVE IT!
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Paula W wrote: "Ackkk!!!!! This is my favorite book of all time. I just know you will LOVE IT!"Ha!! Yay! I'm already enjoying it and so glad I finally decided to read this. I love that this is your favorite Paula!
I cannot wait to read your updates on this. It is nothing like Dickens, but you are smart enough to understand what I mean when I say it is written like a Dickens novel � where it was published a few chapters at a time in monthly periodicals. That means that something amazing happens (deaths, cliffhangers, etc.) every few chapters to keep the reader interested and tuned in for the next section. Modern authors who publish books of this length don’t do that, so many modern lengthy novels are chores to read. This is a delight, and I hope you enjoy every second of it.
Paula W wrote: "I cannot wait to read your updates on this. It is nothing like Dickens, but you are smart enough to understand what I mean when I say it is written like a Dickens novel � where it was published a f..."Paula, thank you so much for all the extra information on this type of writing!!
I love cliffhangers and it's already getting into the plotting of these summa bitches. I want to jump in the book and punch them in the face.
Congrats! You finished such a long book!
Ev wrote: "Congrats! You finished such a long book!"Thank you Ev! I feel like I just ran a marathon. hahaha!
Well I binge-read A Song of Ice and Fire series, each book 1000+ pages and longer than the one before 😂 what's wrong with long books!? I love them!
Mary wrote: "Well I binge-read A Song of Ice and Fire series, each book 1000+ pages and longer than the one before 😂 what's wrong with long books!? I love them!"I love big books too Mary but I usually don't do huge classics. This was a big deal for me. I've read GoT and The Stand so I'm all about big books. hahaha!
The writing is different and so wooooordy in classics and I'm so glad to accomplish this one.
Oh yeah, I agree about the "classic" writing! Well done 😁
I’m so happy you finally finished it, and that you loved it as much as I did!
Mary wrote: "Oh yeah, I agree about the "classic" writing! Well done 😁"Thanks Mary!! *hugs and kisses*
Paula W wrote: "I’m so happy you finally finished it, and that you loved it as much as I did!"I so loved it Paula! It's such an amazing and complex plot. It's so damn good!!
If it wasn't for all the library books and buddy reads, I would have finished it sooner.
But I really enjoyed taking my time with this. It's so well thought out in regards to plot.
Ginger wrote: "Paula W wrote: "I’m so happy you finally finished it, and that you loved it as much as I did!"I so loved it Paula! It's such an amazing and complex plot. It's so damn good!!
If it wasn't for all ..."
It might be my favorite book I have ever read. I need to read it again soon.
Paula W wrote: "It might be my favorite book I have ever read. I need to read it again soon. "I can see how a re-read would help with all the plotting and scheming. I hope you can soon!
Great review! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I actually liked the middle of the book because we're being introduced to some new characters, and I couldn't wait to see where they all figured in to The Count's plan, and I wanted to know how it all played out.
Renee wrote: "Great review! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I actually liked the middle of the book because we're being introduced to some new characters, and I couldn't wait to see where they all figured in to The ..."Ha!! That's funny Renee. I really struggled with that part just because there was so many. LOL!
I'm glad you loved this as well and thank you! :D
Ginger, I am glad that you enjoyed the journey. Excellent review!
Erin wrote: "Ginger, I am glad that you enjoyed the journey. Excellent review!"Thank you Erin!!
It's on my TBR list a long time. I definitely must find the time to read this.
Hans wrote: "It's on my TBR list a long time. I definitely must find the time to read this."I was in the same spot Hans! I hope you can get to it soon AND like it. Good luck!
Congrats! Awesome review! One of my favorite bits of trivia because it goes against pre-conceived ideas of what classic European authors are like is that Dumas was black!From Wikipedia:
His father, General Thomas-Alexandre Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie, was born in the French colony of Saint-Domingue (present-day Haiti) to Alexandre Antoine Davy de la Pailleterie, a French nobleman, and Marie-Cessette Dumas, a black slave.
Matthew wrote: "Congrats! Awesome review! One of my favorite bits of trivia because it goes against pre-conceived ideas of what classic European authors are like is that Dumas was black!"Awesome!! I had no idea his grandmother was a black slave. Great info about Dumas!
And thank you Matthew!
Glad you enjoyed it.I had to take several breaks while reading but I lucked up with the version I was reading, the translations made it easier to read. Muskateers and Iron Mask are good ones too.
Calis wrote: "Glad you enjoyed it.I had to take several breaks while reading but I lucked up with the version I was reading, the translations made it easier to read. Muskateers and Iron Mask are good ones too."
I definitely want to get to The Three Musketeers and The Man in the Iron Mask one day! I'm glad you also liked them as well Calis.
It took me around 3 months to read this so I can understand the breaks.
You made it 🥳You have to read The Three Musketeers, you will 😍 it
Marie Helene wrote: "You made it 🥳You have to read The Three Musketeers, you will 😍 it"
Woohoo and thanks Marie!!
I am definitely going to try and get to it this year. I know I’ll likely love that one as well. 😃
My compliments for the read, it is truly a big book. And modern editors would have had a field-day with it, good that they cannot butcher a classic. Or can they.
Mark wrote: "My compliments for the read, it is truly a big book. And modern editors would have had a field-day with it, good that they cannot butcher a classic. Or can they."Thanks Mark!! I’m sure the abridged version is cut down a bit with the extra descriptions.
I’m sure modern editors would likely butcher this in my opinion. I think you’re right on that!
The Three Musketeers, to me, isn’t as good as The Count, but it was close. And it was shorter. I think you’d love it, Ginger.
Paula W wrote: "The Three Musketeers, to me, isn’t as good as The Count, but it was close. And it was shorter. I think you’d love it, Ginger."Good to hear Paula! I’m glad you still liked it. I’ll have to try and get to it this year.
Awesome review! I think I'll muster up the courage and get back to it later this year. 😨
ChopinFC wrote: "Awesome review! I think I'll muster up the courage and get back to it later this year. 😨"Thanks Rod!! I think once you get past that complicated and slow paced middle, it will get easier for you. Fingers crossed! 🤞
Deanna wrote: "Great review, Ginger!!"Thank you so much Deanna!
I'm going to start this novel tomorrow, would you suggest I start a notebook to take notes?
Cynthia wrote: "I'm going to start this novel tomorrow, would you suggest I start a notebook to take notes?"I'm not sure Cynthia. I'm sure it wouldn't hurt since it's such a big book. I did not take notes and was still able to follow well.
I hope you enjoy this book! It's a big one but I thought it was worth it. I loved it after all!
