Nerine Dorman’s Reviews > The Count of Monte Cristo > Status Update

I fear much of the witty conversation goes well over my head because I don't know enough European history.

What a riotous description of the Roman carnival. It's for details like this that it's so important to read the classics.

Oh how young Albert & Franz posture at the Roman Carnival. And the Count of Monte Cristo is playing both of them.

What a keen eye Dumas has - his characterisation is exquisite.

And Edmond finds his island.

My word, now that I've grown accustomed to the style, I'm really enjoying this story and fully understand why Dumas was so popular in his day. My only regret is that I cannot read this in its original French.

Oh, the plotting and fear of conspiracy.

I've been meaning to read this for ages now. Glad to get settled in.