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A review by annashiv
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
5.0
Wow, I'm finally done. And I loved it.
Is it perfect? No.
Is it too long? Absolutely.
But it's still brilliant. And it's strange, but even after reading all that, I want more. I want to follow these characters lives even longer and get even more insight into them and know all that lays in the future, but also it's just way too long.
I do wish I had read a different translation. I didn't realize the copy I have is considered one of the worst until I was already a decent way into it. Still, I don't think it took away too much from the story. I still had my jaw dropping at the crazy plot twists and revelations.
I read the abridged version back in high school. I can't remember enough about that experience to say which way you should go. I think it depends on the person. I am glad I read this again, unabridged. I had forgotten so much and it was good to read it in its entirety.
Is it perfect? No.
Is it too long? Absolutely.
But it's still brilliant. And it's strange, but even after reading all that, I want more. I want to follow these characters lives even longer and get even more insight into them and know all that lays in the future, but also it's just way too long.
I do wish I had read a different translation. I didn't realize the copy I have is considered one of the worst until I was already a decent way into it. Still, I don't think it took away too much from the story. I still had my jaw dropping at the crazy plot twists and revelations.
I read the abridged version back in high school. I can't remember enough about that experience to say which way you should go. I think it depends on the person. I am glad I read this again, unabridged. I had forgotten so much and it was good to read it in its entirety.