I cant figure out why reddit loves this book. are they reading the abridged version? the middle of a 1200 page book ranges from eye watering dull to woah maybe this book is getting exciting again to wait no still dull
Shallow book about how revenge won't get you nowhere, I've seen way better on the genre. Also very bloated, I almost dized off through the book but it was for an assignment so I carried on, also written by a frenchie, yuck.
I can name the Iliad and hamlet off the top off my head, I just think that the book was bloated as frick because he didn't know how to continue his story and that ending was fricking trash.
as others have said it is extremely bloated since these stories were initially published as supplements to newspapers to attract subscribers, so the publisher was incentivized to drag out the story as long as possible which results in it being unncessarily long with mostly filler content
what does the abridged version cut out? I read unabridged back in the day and remember enjoying it a lot and want to reread it but don't feel like reading 1200+ pages again
As has been said before, Dumas was paid by the line and the book is a few hundred pages too long. It's absolutely engaging until Rome, where Dumas pads the plot with various side characters, who do fill a purpose, it has to be said, and their actions. However, the revenges the Count takes part in are beautiful - especially the trial run he pulls on Danglars with the telegraph, which reminds me of a story I heard about this involving a member of the Rothschilds dynasty. If you want a better introduction to Dumas and his style, The Three Musketeers involves the same level of subplot whilst being about 600 pages lightee.
I'll go against the grain here and say it isn't bloated at all. In fact, I think the "revenge" part towards the end could've been fleshed out more.
As for the content, it's not exactly high literature, but it's a very comfy, fun classic; the definition of a 7 or 8/10 book.
It was the best book that I've ever read for a long time, started reading books when I was 18 so kinda late. I don't know how It holds up but Im scared to reread it and destroy the image that I have for it.
Likely the best book you’ve ever read. The librivox audiobook is great too.
you guys are getting me psyched i'd never even considered this book before
adventure
Pure fun(a little bit bloat) and that's what matters
I wish the ending was tightened up. There's so much in the last 200 pages or so that just drags out the story.
Literally (You)
It would a story about me and my revenge if my genes weren't ruined by my atrocious development and malnutrition making me uncapable of thriving
best book I've ever read in my life. I would do anything to go back in time and read it for the first time again
First 20% - great
Middle 60% - meh
Last 20% - great
This honestly. Don't know if those percentages are correct since it's been a while since I read it. But the middle is kind of dull.
I cant figure out why reddit loves this book. are they reading the abridged version? the middle of a 1200 page book ranges from eye watering dull to woah maybe this book is getting exciting again to wait no still dull
Bloated adventure story for children but for that it's pretty good.
The unabridged version is a slog.
Shallow book about how revenge won't get you nowhere, I've seen way better on the genre. Also very bloated, I almost dized off through the book but it was for an assignment so I carried on, also written by a frenchie, yuck.
>I've seen way better on the genre
name 5
I can name the Iliad and hamlet off the top off my head, I just think that the book was bloated as frick because he didn't know how to continue his story and that ending was fricking trash.
as others have said it is extremely bloated since these stories were initially published as supplements to newspapers to attract subscribers, so the publisher was incentivized to drag out the story as long as possible which results in it being unncessarily long with mostly filler content
glue. and not the kind anyone likes either.
a lot of words
what does the abridged version cut out? I read unabridged back in the day and remember enjoying it a lot and want to reread it but don't feel like reading 1200+ pages again
This book got me on self improvement when I was teenager because I was inspired with how Dantes was able to turn around his life.
did you turn your life around?
of course not
Not me I'm actually doing ok now. Frick of a lot better than before I read the book.
As has been said before, Dumas was paid by the line and the book is a few hundred pages too long. It's absolutely engaging until Rome, where Dumas pads the plot with various side characters, who do fill a purpose, it has to be said, and their actions. However, the revenges the Count takes part in are beautiful - especially the trial run he pulls on Danglars with the telegraph, which reminds me of a story I heard about this involving a member of the Rothschilds dynasty. If you want a better introduction to Dumas and his style, The Three Musketeers involves the same level of subplot whilst being about 600 pages lightee.
I'll go against the grain here and say it isn't bloated at all. In fact, I think the "revenge" part towards the end could've been fleshed out more.
As for the content, it's not exactly high literature, but it's a very comfy, fun classic; the definition of a 7 or 8/10 book.
I was having so much fun reading it I wished it was longer. I wanted more books
It was the best book that I've ever read for a long time, started reading books when I was 18 so kinda late. I don't know how It holds up but Im scared to reread it and destroy the image that I have for it.
basically, if you read this book and provide a report on it there is no reason you should not get a job.