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Aug 09, 2017Tabaqui rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Yes, it is almost fifteen hundred pages long. Yes, it is worth every page. And yes, the satisfaction of seeing every thread of story and revenge tie together slowly is amazing! I actually finished this pretty quickly, only because I couldn't put it down. I love the character of Monte Cristo and his ingenuity, calmness, and total disregard for the social customs - namely, you don't have that much money or opulence and show it off. Some people might find the older writing style a turn off; it didn't bother me at all. The only problem I had was keeping names straight, but that was only a couple times in the whole book, so not too bad. I would highly recommend this book to those who are looking for a long and interesting read. Another thing I would like to mention: how the ending differs from the movie. It's very intriguing, but I like the book's ending better. If you have seen the movie first, as I did, you may find the differences and similarities striking. Personally, I enjoyed both - but I enjoyed them separately, as two stories which happened to be alike in some aspects. Definitely would recommend both, though. Long book, more enjoyment! Good luck!