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Discussed and put to rest in 5 minutes or less, perhaps. Tom Send a noteboard - 10/01/2010 01:17:02 AM
Although perhaps it is more of the things it lacks.
Depth, emotion, pathos, ideas...

Why has it stood the test of time? should be an interesting question.
An accident of timing. Dumas wrote in the era of the Great Novel, and he wrote a wildly popular adventure story.

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

Sure, if you're writing a book report in the fifth grade.

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)

Let me just go to wikipedia...I'm not all that excited about the book...okay, what is special about the end?

Which character(s) do you like & why?

The question should rather be, "Which characters do I even remotely care about?" with the answer being, "None". I almost sort of cared about the Abbe Faria.

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.

Not really.
Political correctness is the pettiest form of casuistry.

ἡ δὲ κἀκ τριῶν τρυπημάτων ἐργαζομένη ἐνεκάλει τῇ φύσει, δυσφορουμένη, ὅτι δὴ μὴ καὶ τοὺς τιτθοὺς αὐτῇ εὐρύτερον ἢ νῦν εἰσι τρυπώη, ὅπως καὶ ἄλλην ἐνταῦθα μίξιν ἐπιτεχνᾶσθαι δυνατὴ εἴη. – Procopius

Ummaka qinnassa nīk!

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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 1662 Views
Hey, now (copy/paste) Camilla - 09/01/2010 07:48:56 PM 1217 Views
People should think about these things before recommending books. Tom - 09/01/2010 08:13:10 PM 1264 Views
Which is why I voted for Bulgakov's M & M. The Shrike - 09/01/2010 10:56:00 PM 1308 Views
Agreed. Madame Bovary is serious literature. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:02:34 AM 1136 Views
Are you nuts!!?? Milla - 10/01/2010 08:37:47 AM 1389 Views
I wanted to do that too. Ghavrel - 10/01/2010 01:24:42 AM 1060 Views
It's bloody marvellous. *NM* Rebekah - 10/01/2010 08:05:47 AM 511 Views
Our next discussions will have preselected options. Jacob - 10/01/2010 01:00:59 AM 1229 Views
I heartily support the move from democracy to oligarchy! Tom - 10/01/2010 01:04:13 AM 1202 Views
I agree. Rebekah - 10/01/2010 08:01:33 AM 1129 Views
I disagree slightly Larry - 09/01/2010 09:07:12 PM 1112 Views
Well, by that standard a Jackie Collins novel is worthy of debate. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:08:04 AM 1165 Views
I think you misunderstand my intent Larry - 10/01/2010 01:10:57 AM 1211 Views
You poopyhead! Tom - 10/01/2010 01:19:11 AM 1273 Views
Oh, I almost forgot Larry - 10/01/2010 01:11:50 AM 1151 Views
Ooh...I'd love to hear them!!! What did Eco say to trash Dumas? *NM* Tom - 10/01/2010 01:19:43 AM 455 Views
Here's the French translation from Eco's work on supermen Larry - 10/01/2010 01:39:28 AM 1234 Views
I love it. Strangely enough, though, he wrote an introduction to the book. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:54:24 AM 1100 Views
Not really strange as Eco has long been fascinated by this book DomA - 11/01/2010 05:01:56 PM 1106 Views
Did he mention it in his book on ugliness? Tom - 11/01/2010 05:12:55 PM 1010 Views
Re: Did he mention it in his book on ugliness? DomA - 11/01/2010 05:52:29 PM 1355 Views
I like Eco's distinction between light fiction and literature. Tom - 12/01/2010 04:16:38 PM 1233 Views
Re: Here's the French translation from Eco's work on supermen DomA - 11/01/2010 03:49:15 PM 1236 Views
That's fascinating. Of course, I disagree with Eco's praise. Tom - 11/01/2010 05:12:25 PM 1022 Views
Re: That's fascinating. Of course, I disagree with Eco's praise. DomA - 11/01/2010 06:22:24 PM 1314 Views
I agree that abridging it would not work well. Tom - 12/01/2010 04:06:26 PM 1204 Views
In which case... Jacob - 12/01/2010 05:22:34 PM 997 Views
Yes Camilla - 13/01/2010 07:56:08 PM 1279 Views
Not really. Tom - 15/01/2010 01:18:10 PM 1441 Views
I think there are plenty of things that can be discussed. Rebekah - 09/01/2010 10:00:06 PM 1367 Views
Discussed and put to rest in 5 minutes or less, perhaps. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:17:02 AM 1234 Views
Depends on who you are, one would imagine. Rebekah - 10/01/2010 08:16:11 AM 1262 Views
<pretentious>Well, why should we cater to the lowest common denominator? Tom - 11/01/2010 02:17:03 AM 1174 Views
Heh. Rebekah - 11/01/2010 07:49:47 AM 1080 Views
I'd laugh... LadyLorraine - 11/01/2010 07:21:38 PM 959 Views
Tom is the primary reason I want an ignore feature again. lord-of-shadow - 12/01/2010 02:17:29 AM 1011 Views
I'm glad to hear that. *NM* Tom - 12/01/2010 04:17:30 PM 456 Views
And so you've reached this decision about Tom... Raserei - 18/01/2010 10:10:44 PM 1186 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 1286 Views
It's frustrating though... LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 04:18:37 AM 1263 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 1243 Views
Perhaps. LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 05:26:38 AM 970 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 1021 Views
I was mostly just giving an example. LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 06:14:04 AM 1128 Views
You're not. Legolas - 12/01/2010 02:16:09 PM 1070 Views
Her next series sounds interesting LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 02:20:17 PM 948 Views
It does, but the reviews I've seen aren't too enthusiastic. Legolas - 12/01/2010 02:29:26 PM 1008 Views
Yes, but how so? LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 02:39:59 PM 1088 Views
Well... Elaine - 13/01/2010 07:03:08 PM 1175 Views
Honestly... Legolas - 13/01/2010 07:51:14 PM 1172 Views
Absolutely. Elaine - 14/01/2010 12:55:00 PM 1310 Views
Re: Absolutely. Legolas - 14/01/2010 01:57:47 PM 1095 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 1084 Views
I'm staying far, far away from Seneca. Legolas - 15/01/2010 02:01:49 PM 1348 Views
Ah, yes. The Apocolocyntosis. Possibly the least amusing humor ever penned. I hate Seneca. *NM* Ghavrel - 16/01/2010 02:14:32 AM 422 Views
ah i didn't realize it was already out LadyLorraine - 13/01/2010 11:44:53 PM 956 Views
'tis. Elaine - 14/01/2010 12:56:11 PM 1337 Views
I really don't think it would. Rebekah - 12/01/2010 07:49:32 AM 1150 Views
I have tried before. LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 01:59:24 PM 1050 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 1228 Views
That's bullshit Larry - 12/01/2010 11:12:55 PM 1206 Views
True, true. Rebekah - 16/01/2010 08:54:16 AM 911 Views
Luckily for you... Larry - 16/01/2010 08:59:23 AM 1305 Views
Re: "Omigod you read light fantasy?" Raserei - 18/01/2010 10:04:41 PM 1356 Views
Har. *NM* Raserei - 18/01/2010 10:03:31 PM 632 Views
I'm quite enjoying it. Nebhead - 09/01/2010 10:40:30 PM 1183 Views
A kid's book of adventure doesn't translate into a good book club discussion. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:21:11 AM 1053 Views
I have to agree LadyLorraine - 11/01/2010 12:36:55 AM 1180 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 457 Views
It was half bullshit, you must understand LadyLorraine - 11/01/2010 03:59:42 PM 1054 Views
Come on, there is lovely tragedy there... jh - 13/01/2010 07:32:49 PM 1010 Views
I am pleased to be referenced in a cross-board discussion. *NM* Raserei - 18/01/2010 09:29:45 PM 583 Views
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