I will start by admitting thar even though I like to read, I get very discouraged by long books, usually I try to stick to sub 400 pages. I thought I would give The The Musketeers a try because I liked the idea of a swashbuckling adventure. I couldn't put the thing down and it became my favorite book.
I took a break, then decided to take the plunge into one of the longest books I've ever seen, The Count of Monte Cristo. I figured I love the Musketeers so I might be able to make it through another Dumas work. I was not disappointed, in fact Dumas takes the top 2 spots of my favorite books list.
Yesterday I finished Monte Cristo, today I begin my third Dumas book, The Companions of Jehu. Unfortunately, I could not find an unabridged copy but I'm sure it won't disappoint.
by gedtis
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If I’m not wrong Dumas books were published chapter by chapter in magazines/newspapers, right? So it’ not big deal to read a chapter and than go take a break and read something else. That’s also good for avoiding the long books fadigue.
I am GOING to read Monte Cristo in 2025.
Just started Monte Cristo – in French!
I stalled out on Count of Monte Cristo about halfway through, but the half I read was some of my favorite storytelling ever.
I’ll have to go back to it some day soon.