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I think there are plenty of things that can be discussed. Rebekah Send a noteboard - 09/01/2010 10:00:06 PM
Although perhaps it is more of the things it lacks.

Why has it stood the test of time? should be an interesting question.

Maybe some thematic things: was the Count's revenge justified, appropriate, overly harsh, etc.

Why does it end the way it does? (That question will be more specific in the actual post. I don't want to give spoilers yet. :P)

Which character(s) do you like & why?

There's more. I need to re-read before I finalise my list.


It's true that the book isn't very deep, and I agree completely that it is more an adventure book than anything else. But there are elements worth discussing.

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Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx
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The Count of Monte Cristo was a terrible choice for a book discussion. Tom - 09/01/2010 07:41:01 PM 1758 Views
Hey, now (copy/paste) Camilla - 09/01/2010 07:48:56 PM 1283 Views
People should think about these things before recommending books. Tom - 09/01/2010 08:13:10 PM 1338 Views
Which is why I voted for Bulgakov's M & M. The Shrike - 09/01/2010 10:56:00 PM 1367 Views
Agreed. Madame Bovary is serious literature. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:02:34 AM 1208 Views
Are you nuts!!?? Milla - 10/01/2010 08:37:47 AM 1460 Views
I wanted to do that too. Ghavrel - 10/01/2010 01:24:42 AM 1130 Views
It's bloody marvellous. *NM* Rebekah - 10/01/2010 08:05:47 AM 546 Views
Our next discussions will have preselected options. Jacob - 10/01/2010 01:00:59 AM 1306 Views
I heartily support the move from democracy to oligarchy! Tom - 10/01/2010 01:04:13 AM 1255 Views
I agree. Rebekah - 10/01/2010 08:01:33 AM 1201 Views
I disagree slightly Larry - 09/01/2010 09:07:12 PM 1188 Views
Well, by that standard a Jackie Collins novel is worthy of debate. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:08:04 AM 1236 Views
I think you misunderstand my intent Larry - 10/01/2010 01:10:57 AM 1290 Views
You poopyhead! Tom - 10/01/2010 01:19:11 AM 1352 Views
Oh, I almost forgot Larry - 10/01/2010 01:11:50 AM 1225 Views
Ooh...I'd love to hear them!!! What did Eco say to trash Dumas? *NM* Tom - 10/01/2010 01:19:43 AM 487 Views
Here's the French translation from Eco's work on supermen Larry - 10/01/2010 01:39:28 AM 1311 Views
I love it. Strangely enough, though, he wrote an introduction to the book. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:54:24 AM 1170 Views
Not really strange as Eco has long been fascinated by this book DomA - 11/01/2010 05:01:56 PM 1173 Views
Did he mention it in his book on ugliness? Tom - 11/01/2010 05:12:55 PM 1081 Views
Re: Did he mention it in his book on ugliness? DomA - 11/01/2010 05:52:29 PM 1444 Views
I like Eco's distinction between light fiction and literature. Tom - 12/01/2010 04:16:38 PM 1304 Views
Re: Here's the French translation from Eco's work on supermen DomA - 11/01/2010 03:49:15 PM 1363 Views
That's fascinating. Of course, I disagree with Eco's praise. Tom - 11/01/2010 05:12:25 PM 1091 Views
Re: That's fascinating. Of course, I disagree with Eco's praise. DomA - 11/01/2010 06:22:24 PM 1401 Views
I agree that abridging it would not work well. Tom - 12/01/2010 04:06:26 PM 1283 Views
In which case... Jacob - 12/01/2010 05:22:34 PM 1065 Views
Yes Camilla - 13/01/2010 07:56:08 PM 1351 Views
Not really. Tom - 15/01/2010 01:18:10 PM 1521 Views
I think there are plenty of things that can be discussed. Rebekah - 09/01/2010 10:00:06 PM 1440 Views
Discussed and put to rest in 5 minutes or less, perhaps. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:17:02 AM 1295 Views
Depends on who you are, one would imagine. Rebekah - 10/01/2010 08:16:11 AM 1332 Views
<pretentious>Well, why should we cater to the lowest common denominator? Tom - 11/01/2010 02:17:03 AM 1256 Views
Heh. Rebekah - 11/01/2010 07:49:47 AM 1145 Views
I'd laugh... LadyLorraine - 11/01/2010 07:21:38 PM 1032 Views
Tom is the primary reason I want an ignore feature again. lord-of-shadow - 12/01/2010 02:17:29 AM 1079 Views
I'm glad to hear that. *NM* Tom - 12/01/2010 04:17:30 PM 503 Views
And so you've reached this decision about Tom... Raserei - 18/01/2010 10:10:44 PM 1252 Views
I don't get that. Well, of course I do from Tom, but let's put him aside for this discussion. Ghavrel - 12/01/2010 03:35:21 AM 1364 Views
It's frustrating though... LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 04:18:37 AM 1324 Views
I think if you posted that (or something like it) people would reply to it. Darth_Katie - 12/01/2010 05:08:53 AM 1325 Views
Perhaps. LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 05:26:38 AM 1042 Views
Given the people who have read the Kushiel books, I think you'd be pleasantly surprised. Ghavrel - 12/01/2010 05:58:33 AM 1090 Views
I was mostly just giving an example. LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 06:14:04 AM 1202 Views
You're not. Legolas - 12/01/2010 02:16:09 PM 1151 Views
Her next series sounds interesting LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 02:20:17 PM 1029 Views
It does, but the reviews I've seen aren't too enthusiastic. Legolas - 12/01/2010 02:29:26 PM 1077 Views
Yes, but how so? LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 02:39:59 PM 1163 Views
Well... Elaine - 13/01/2010 07:03:08 PM 1243 Views
Honestly... Legolas - 13/01/2010 07:51:14 PM 1244 Views
Absolutely. Elaine - 14/01/2010 12:55:00 PM 1378 Views
Re: Absolutely. Legolas - 14/01/2010 01:57:47 PM 1171 Views
In short, not a good name for a daughter. At least not one with an interest in Classics. Ghavrel - 15/01/2010 05:32:35 AM 1153 Views
I'm staying far, far away from Seneca. Legolas - 15/01/2010 02:01:49 PM 1405 Views
Ah, yes. The Apocolocyntosis. Possibly the least amusing humor ever penned. I hate Seneca. *NM* Ghavrel - 16/01/2010 02:14:32 AM 453 Views
ah i didn't realize it was already out LadyLorraine - 13/01/2010 11:44:53 PM 1040 Views
'tis. Elaine - 14/01/2010 12:56:11 PM 1404 Views
I really don't think it would. Rebekah - 12/01/2010 07:49:32 AM 1237 Views
I have tried before. LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 01:59:24 PM 1113 Views
If it is well-written and defends the value of the book, I don't see why you shouldn't post it. Tom - 12/01/2010 05:12:58 PM 1303 Views
That's bullshit Larry - 12/01/2010 11:12:55 PM 1277 Views
True, true. Rebekah - 16/01/2010 08:54:16 AM 994 Views
Luckily for you... Larry - 16/01/2010 08:59:23 AM 1382 Views
Re: "Omigod you read light fantasy?" Raserei - 18/01/2010 10:04:41 PM 1429 Views
Har. *NM* Raserei - 18/01/2010 10:03:31 PM 666 Views
I'm quite enjoying it. Nebhead - 09/01/2010 10:40:30 PM 1255 Views
A kid's book of adventure doesn't translate into a good book club discussion. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:21:11 AM 1133 Views
I have to agree LadyLorraine - 11/01/2010 12:36:55 AM 1259 Views
How did you find deeper meaning (pun intended) in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea? *NM* Tom - 11/01/2010 02:17:55 AM 496 Views
It was half bullshit, you must understand LadyLorraine - 11/01/2010 03:59:42 PM 1124 Views
Come on, there is lovely tragedy there... jh - 13/01/2010 07:32:49 PM 1081 Views
I am pleased to be referenced in a cross-board discussion. *NM* Raserei - 18/01/2010 09:29:45 PM 622 Views
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