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mcboak 's review for:
The Count of Monte Cristo [Abridged]
by Alexandre Dumas
Okay this was a tough read for me. I was prepared to read an older story with more antiquated language, but this was slow. I read the abridged version, so it was only about 500 pages, but even then it took a lot of willpower to stay with it. I think the premise of the story itself is good, but the amount of time it takes for the plot to move forward is quite long. Also this is a story where there are many different points where there is rising action and then a climax. It's almost like a roller coaster with a lot of bunny hills, one right after the other. I almost got tired of how it just kept going. I suppose I like more of a defined story.
Additionally, one problem with the abridged version is that you can tell some things were lost in the cutting down of the story. I found myself wondering about plot holes here and there where context was cut out. Although I guess this is a given and is to be expected.
Additionally, one problem with the abridged version is that you can tell some things were lost in the cutting down of the story. I found myself wondering about plot holes here and there where context was cut out. Although I guess this is a given and is to be expected.