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SleptLikeANaturalLog t1_itlukrs wrote

Reply to comment by Its_shaad in Just finished The Count of Monte Cristo by ComicsNBigBooks

You will NOT be disappointed. I recently finished the book after picking it up and putting it down over the course of a year (sometimes re-reading entire chapters when I’d forgotten some parts). I’m simply not much of a reader. Like OP, I think I can totally become an avid reader thanks to this book.

The important thing about the book is to enjoy the journey. Undoubtedly, the buildup of anticipation for what comes next is overwhelming and makes you want to fly through the very long book. I had to remind myself to enjoy the long ride because the buildups truly make the bits of relief sprinkled throughout and toward the end so much more rewarding.

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Its_shaad t1_itpd3b7 wrote

Sure thing, I'm definitely going to read that.

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ComicsNBigBooks OP t1_iu4hst4 wrote

Second-ing this! I read the book over the course of about 3 months. There were times where I was tempted to just fly through to the ending, but I kept prolonging it and believe it definitely enhanced my reading experience. The story just feels much more rewarding over a gradual period of time versus binge reading it; you truly feel the years that have passed and the gravity of the story's events.

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