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If you haven't read "the count of Monte Cristo", do it now (lemm.ee)
submitted 2 months ago by penquin@lemm.ee to c/books@lemmy.world
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Holy shit! This book is insane. I'm half way through it, and I can't even express how I feel about this book. Masterpiece? Doesn't give it justice. I've never done this in my life over a book (and I've read well over 500 books for the last 30 years), I got emotional during some parts of this book. I have ADHD and it's very hard for me to focus when reading, unless it's an extremely good book like this I guess. This probably sounds silly to some. The reason why I'm only just finding out about this book is because I'm new to the West. An immigrant if you will, and never heard of this book until a couple of weeks ago. If you haven't read this book; I highly recommend it. Alexandre Dumas is a genius.

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[–] ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

There is indeed an abridged. I remember it being good which is why I recently picked up the full version, but I haven't cracked into it yet.

[–] penquin@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Oh you should. It's so freaking good. Embrace yourself when he's in prison and then meets the priest.

[–] eightpix@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

I read this book while commuting on the subway and hour each way, every day. The 117 chapters were originally published as a serial story in a French publication in 18 parts "from 28 August 1844 to 15 January 1846." (Wikipedia) That's why it is so readable. It is written to keep readers coming back for more.