Hi, I am thinking of picking up a big read and it ultimately came down to the titular two books. I plan to read both, but I want advice on which to read first. I would prefer the one I read first to be a little easier to read, but it is not a hard preference. My last big read was McDuff's Crime and Punishment, which was not that difficult to read.
I also need advice on which translations to prefer for both, I'm considering Edith Grossman's and John Rutherford's translations for Don Quixote, and I think Robin Buss's is the preferred one for The Count of Monte Cristo, but I am also considering Peter Washington's translation.
by Anokata22
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I’d start with Monte Cristo. It’s way easier to get into and moves faster. The Buss translation reads super smooth.
Don Quixote is great too, just a bit slower, and Grossman’s version is the one I’d pick.
Just purchased Don Quixote and it will be my next read. But I can say Count of Monte Cristo is an all timer