The Count of Monte Cristo
Alexandre Dumas · 2000
Lindy Score
26 yrs
Age
4
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Why it endured
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas.
What they're saying
4 people recommend this book
“I don't usually read this kind of literature, but Count of Monte Cristo is a unique and marvellous book that explores a variety of themes: life/death, revenge, justice, hope, etc through a fascinating story. Reading the book is comparable to seeing a large puzzle coming together piece by piece, as Edmond slowly but surely achieves his revenge, until it all comes together in a brilliant and emotional ending. The style of writing is amusingly unique (remember this book was written in ~1840!), especially the chapters rich in noble banter. Lastly, before you endeavour to read this book, keep in mind that it is a significant undertaking that takes many many days to get through. Sometimes the story drags on and on with all kinds of details and "gay" chitchat when all you really want to read about is Edmond finally meeting Mercedes again. So be prepared to fight your eagerness, and try to enjoy the ride! 4/5”
“Re-Read The Masters You were in high school when you read The Great Gatsby for the first time. You were just a kid when you read The Count of Monte Cristo or had someone tell you the story of Odysseus. The point is: You got it right? You read them. You’re done, right? Nope. We cannot be content to simply pick up a book once and judge it by that experience. It’s why we have to read and re-read.”
“1) The taste of (cold) revenge is by far the most underrated human experience. Not for cowards. Not be good for society except when revenge does not lead to more revenge. 2) Written ~170 y ago. I've never read more limpid more recent page turner.#Lindy = #ergodic seller! https://t.co/ODPZoPB6pb”
“I'll say you have to read a classic. I think so many people don't want to read classic literature but that is just a huge mistake. I can never say it right Don Quijote, The Count of Monte Cristo, Moby Dick, actually I wasn't huge for Moby Dick. I read Catch 22 recently too which is another classic.”