The Count of Monte Christo
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The Count of Monte Christo
of unjust suffering and exquisite revenge. My public library located the
book in the young adult section, though with its length and heft (1000+ pages), I wonder if any teenage would be willing to wade through this
19th century classic. I'm a middle-aged man myself.
I was wondering if anyone else out there has read it and has any thoughts
on the nature of suffering and revenge.
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I have it on my shelf beside me but haven't got to reading it yet ... and sad to say, I'm no teenager either.Kaharris wrote:I've just finished reading the above mentioned book. It's a wonderful tale
of unjust suffering and exquisite revenge. My public library located the
book in the young adult section, though with its length and heft (1000+ pages), I wonder if any teenage would be willing to wade through this
19th century classic. I'm a middle-aged man myself.
I was wondering if anyone else out there has read it and has any thoughts
on the nature of suffering and revenge.
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I loved it! There is something about characters who plan out and carry out such complex methods of revenge that hooks me in and makes me wonder could it really work? Who would have the patience?
What made me love it as a teenager was Alexandre Dumas' ability to incorporate love, treasure, revenge, sword fights, escape plans... it had everything. And once I started reading the length didn't bother me.
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Fran, you have to read it, it really is a fantastic book. Very very enjoyable.Fran wrote:I have it on my shelf beside me but haven't got to reading it yet ... and sad to say, I'm no teenager either.Kaharris wrote:I've just finished reading the above mentioned book. It's a wonderful tale
of unjust suffering and exquisite revenge. My public library located the
book in the young adult section, though with its length and heft (1000+ pages), I wonder if any teenage would be willing to wade through this
19th century classic. I'm a middle-aged man myself.
I was wondering if anyone else out there has read it and has any thoughts
on the nature of suffering and revenge.

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I plan to ... but staying ahead of the 'thief of time' isn't easyGannon wrote:Fran, you have to read it, it really is a fantastic book. Very very enjoyable.Fran wrote:I have it on my shelf beside me but haven't got to reading it yet ... and sad to say, I'm no teenager either.Kaharris wrote:I've just finished reading the above mentioned book. It's a wonderful tale
of unjust suffering and exquisite revenge. My public library located the
book in the young adult section, though with its length and heft (1000+ pages), I wonder if any teenage would be willing to wade through this
19th century classic. I'm a middle-aged man myself.
I was wondering if anyone else out there has read it and has any thoughts
on the nature of suffering and revenge.

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