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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 1818 Views
Hey, now (copy/paste) Camilla - 09/01/2010 07:48:56 PM 1345 Views
People should think about these things before recommending books. Tom - 09/01/2010 08:13:10 PM 1393 Views
Which is why I voted for Bulgakov's M & M. The Shrike - 09/01/2010 10:56:00 PM 1419 Views
Agreed. Madame Bovary is serious literature. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:02:34 AM 1264 Views
Are you nuts!!?? Milla - 10/01/2010 08:37:47 AM 1537 Views
I wanted to do that too. Ghavrel - 10/01/2010 01:24:42 AM 1190 Views
It's bloody marvellous. *NM* Rebekah - 10/01/2010 08:05:47 AM 574 Views
Our next discussions will have preselected options. Jacob - 10/01/2010 01:00:59 AM 1366 Views
I heartily support the move from democracy to oligarchy! Tom - 10/01/2010 01:04:13 AM 1302 Views
I agree. Rebekah - 10/01/2010 08:01:33 AM 1258 Views
I disagree slightly Larry - 09/01/2010 09:07:12 PM 1246 Views
Well, by that standard a Jackie Collins novel is worthy of debate. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:08:04 AM 1300 Views
I think you misunderstand my intent Larry - 10/01/2010 01:10:57 AM 1347 Views
You poopyhead! Tom - 10/01/2010 01:19:11 AM 1411 Views
Oh, I almost forgot Larry - 10/01/2010 01:11:50 AM 1275 Views
Ooh...I'd love to hear them!!! What did Eco say to trash Dumas? *NM* Tom - 10/01/2010 01:19:43 AM 512 Views
Here's the French translation from Eco's work on supermen Larry - 10/01/2010 01:39:28 AM 1366 Views
I love it. Strangely enough, though, he wrote an introduction to the book. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:54:24 AM 1221 Views
Not really strange as Eco has long been fascinated by this book DomA - 11/01/2010 05:01:56 PM 1225 Views
Did he mention it in his book on ugliness? Tom - 11/01/2010 05:12:55 PM 1140 Views
Re: Did he mention it in his book on ugliness? DomA - 11/01/2010 05:52:29 PM 1511 Views
I like Eco's distinction between light fiction and literature. Tom - 12/01/2010 04:16:38 PM 1357 Views
Re: Here's the French translation from Eco's work on supermen DomA - 11/01/2010 03:49:15 PM 1422 Views
That's fascinating. Of course, I disagree with Eco's praise. Tom - 11/01/2010 05:12:25 PM 1148 Views
Re: That's fascinating. Of course, I disagree with Eco's praise. DomA - 11/01/2010 06:22:24 PM 1467 Views
I agree that abridging it would not work well. Tom - 12/01/2010 04:06:26 PM 1338 Views
In which case... Jacob - 12/01/2010 05:22:34 PM 1127 Views
Yes Camilla - 13/01/2010 07:56:08 PM 1411 Views
Not really. Tom - 15/01/2010 01:18:10 PM 1577 Views
I think there are plenty of things that can be discussed. Rebekah - 09/01/2010 10:00:06 PM 1495 Views
Discussed and put to rest in 5 minutes or less, perhaps. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:17:02 AM 1362 Views
Depends on who you are, one would imagine. Rebekah - 10/01/2010 08:16:11 AM 1392 Views
<pretentious>Well, why should we cater to the lowest common denominator? Tom - 11/01/2010 02:17:03 AM 1310 Views
Heh. Rebekah - 11/01/2010 07:49:47 AM 1204 Views
I'd laugh... LadyLorraine - 11/01/2010 07:21:38 PM 1093 Views
Tom is the primary reason I want an ignore feature again. lord-of-shadow - 12/01/2010 02:17:29 AM 1138 Views
I'm glad to hear that. *NM* Tom - 12/01/2010 04:17:30 PM 529 Views
And so you've reached this decision about Tom... Raserei - 18/01/2010 10:10:44 PM 1319 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 1440 Views
It's frustrating though... LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 04:18:37 AM 1380 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 1392 Views
Perhaps. LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 05:26:38 AM 1098 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 1151 Views
I was mostly just giving an example. LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 06:14:04 AM 1251 Views
You're not. Legolas - 12/01/2010 02:16:09 PM 1202 Views
Her next series sounds interesting LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 02:20:17 PM 1089 Views
It does, but the reviews I've seen aren't too enthusiastic. Legolas - 12/01/2010 02:29:26 PM 1130 Views
Yes, but how so? LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 02:39:59 PM 1218 Views
Well... Elaine - 13/01/2010 07:03:08 PM 1306 Views
Honestly... Legolas - 13/01/2010 07:51:14 PM 1300 Views
Absolutely. Elaine - 14/01/2010 12:55:00 PM 1424 Views
Re: Absolutely. Legolas - 14/01/2010 01:57:47 PM 1253 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 1214 Views
I'm staying far, far away from Seneca. Legolas - 15/01/2010 02:01:49 PM 1461 Views
Ah, yes. The Apocolocyntosis. Possibly the least amusing humor ever penned. I hate Seneca. *NM* Ghavrel - 16/01/2010 02:14:32 AM 478 Views
ah i didn't realize it was already out LadyLorraine - 13/01/2010 11:44:53 PM 1090 Views
'tis. Elaine - 14/01/2010 12:56:11 PM 1455 Views
I really don't think it would. Rebekah - 12/01/2010 07:49:32 AM 1289 Views
I have tried before. LadyLorraine - 12/01/2010 01:59:24 PM 1169 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 1362 Views
That's bullshit Larry - 12/01/2010 11:12:55 PM 1329 Views
True, true. Rebekah - 16/01/2010 08:54:16 AM 1041 Views
Luckily for you... Larry - 16/01/2010 08:59:23 AM 1434 Views
Re: "Omigod you read light fantasy?" Raserei - 18/01/2010 10:04:41 PM 1490 Views
Har. *NM* Raserei - 18/01/2010 10:03:31 PM 700 Views
I'm quite enjoying it. Nebhead - 09/01/2010 10:40:30 PM 1311 Views
A kid's book of adventure doesn't translate into a good book club discussion. Tom - 10/01/2010 01:21:11 AM 1195 Views
I have to agree LadyLorraine - 11/01/2010 12:36:55 AM 1306 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 520 Views
It was half bullshit, you must understand LadyLorraine - 11/01/2010 03:59:42 PM 1178 Views
Come on, there is lovely tragedy there... jh - 13/01/2010 07:32:49 PM 1140 Views
I am pleased to be referenced in a cross-board discussion. *NM* Raserei - 18/01/2010 09:29:45 PM 652 Views
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