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Which version of the count of monte cristo would you recommend for someone wanting to experience the most complete version of the story that the english language can provide?

HOO BOY.

There are a lot- and I mean a LOT of versions of TCOMC out there for literally every taste and every style.

Generally you must consider that each adaptation, while going under the same premise "Edmond Dantes is an innocent man who in the day of his wedding is unjustly imprisoned, years later he returns as the Count of Monte Cristo to enact his revenge on those who wronged him" is always the same line, the contents of the adaptations vary (such as the ending, what characters appear or what scenes are cut off from the book)

What I honestly would reccomend would be engaging with the story with the media that most caught your attention (for example: Many people who are curious about it engage with the musical as a first experience by being familiar with that medium)

In my case, I managed to snag the Robin Buss translation, which is the unabridged and the most accurate one to the original french release admist all translations out there, it comes with a really good essay in the beggining with insight on the translator about the nuances of the book and has specific cultural events explained at the end numbered by chapters (which is really good because TCOMC made many references to French politics not everyone will understand). If you can't buy it, you can always ask in your local library for it! Or dowload the PDF.

The book, in my opinion, is best enjoyed when taken in slow- and while this might be my Non-Native English side speaking, it can get quite wordy and use words that make you pause. I've found myself re-reading specific paragraphs to understand what certain characters meant to "get it".

If reading an unabridged version is not your thing, there are many youtube essays that can explain the contents of the book or its themes- from what I understand, many people in the US read TCOMC as part of their scholar program. Or you can always listen to an audiobook. Lit2Go has the entire book both in written and audioform.

IF you don't want to read, the Musical while not accurate to the book has really good songs that convey the emotions of the characters. Hell to your doorstep is a great song that applies to all versions of Edmond Dantes because it resonates with the core ideas he represents as a character.

I would reccomend watching Gankutsuou even if you have either knowledge of the story or no idea at all, it's a 24 episode anime reimagined in the far off future, focused on Albert as the protagonist and the Count as an enimagtic figure, but it was done so by people who clearly love the source material. It has a really good English Dub, althought I do lean more so on the Japanese because of preferences in the execution of some scenes.

If you end up engaging with TCOMC via Fate like I was, I say you have the basics down, his characterization in what he appears is very accurate to the book when adapted to the context of the Fate series and you end up covered to engage in with more of TCOMC.

And most importantly, you must be careful when threading the book because it IS a story released in 1840, a time where the values we uphold in current day society were wildly different. You'd be wise to look up a content warning if you happen to be sensitive to certain topics.

I hope this has helped you, but if you need any clarification, feel free to send me anothe ask!

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