christynhoover 's review for:

The Count of Monte Cristo [Abridged] by Alexandre Dumas

2.5

challenging slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Even the abridged edition was a slog. It's the style of the age, I think, and there were SO many characters who went by various names/titles that it took me ~60% of the way into the book before I felt "momentum" toward the end. DONE, AT LAST!