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Count of Monte Cristo
by dc-programmer 4y ago
Count of Monte Cristo
- tomduncalf 4y agoI was going to say this – though I've only read it once, I'll certainly read it again. Loved how much it immersed you in the world. Recently I enjoyed Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr for similar reasons, if you're looking for recommendations!
- TylerLives 4y agoYou might also enjoy The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas.
- dc-programmer 4y agoIt’s on my bookshelf but I’ve been slacking. Too much HackerNews probably. I really do love the 19th century magazine to novel genre though.
- dc-programmer 4y agoThat looks like it’s up my alley, I’ll check it out. Thanks! Count of Monte Cristo is the best revenge story ever told which is why it appeals to me, but you’re right about the immersion aspect. Maybe I would choose the unabridged version for the full experience.
- tomduncalf 4y agoOh yeah, it’s a cracking story too! A proper journey and what a revenge. Hope you enjoy it!
- allig256 4y agoI'd recommend you read "The Black Count" by Tom Reiss. It's a non-fiction biography of Alexandre Dumas's father, the inspiration for The Count of Monte Cristo. It holds the same luster of the 19th century while giving you a factual recount of some larger than life figures.
- dc-programmer 4y agoThis looks excellent, thanks