Cannonball Read 11

Sticking it to Cancer One Book at a Time

Search This Site

“Fool that I am,” said he, “that I did not tear out my heart the day I resolved to revenge myself.”

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

by 4 Comments

Hi, remember when our book club discussion for this book was December 1st but I didn’t finish the book until January 23rd? And also how I’ve been reading it since November 13th? Because I do. I definitely remember all of that. Ultimately, I’m really glad I did the audio version of this book. I don’t think I could have finished it otherwise. I previously got about 1/3 of the way through this book when I tried reading it in high school, but it defeated me then. The beginning 20% or so, as well as the last 30% this time were riveting. I would make excuses […]

Share the post "“Fool that I am,” said he, “that I did not tear out my heart the day I resolved to revenge myself.”"

2/1/2017 's CBR9 Review No:10 |

The book that ate November (The Count of Monte Cristo)

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

by 1 Comment

4.5 stars Young sailor Edmond Dantés is well-meaning, kind and really rather naive, wanting nothing more than to make enough money to take care of his elderly father and marry his beloved Mercedes. There are other, less well-meaning people in his life who want what he has and are prepared to frame Dantés for treason to get these things. While celebrating his engagement to Mercedes, Dantés is arrested, charged with aiding in a plot to restore the exiled Napoleon to the throne. The anonymous scheming may have come to nought, except a letter in Dantés’ possession frames the father of […]

Share the post "The book that ate November (The Count of Monte Cristo)"

12/26/2016 's CBR8 Review No:125 |

Book Club Discussion Post: The Count Of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

by 65 Comments

It is time for our fourth and final #CannonBookClub of 2016. It is my sincerest hope that you have enjoyed this experience, and I look forward to continuing on in 2017. I’m working on genre ideas now, so if you have hopes and dreams of what you’d like to see the group tackle, let me know. But we are really gathered here today to discuss the epic tome which is Alexandre Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo. It is the story of one man completely changed by betrayal and the desire for revenge. Or is it? There is much to […]

Share the post "Book Club Discussion Post: The Count Of Monte Cristo"

12/1/2016 's CBR8 Review No:0 |

Discussion Topics: The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

by 2 Comments

How is everyone doing with The Count of Monte Cristo? Which version have you decided to tackle? Have you forgiven me yet for putting it on the poll in the first place? (I really thought you all would pick Frankenstein or The Age of Innocence.) As of the time of posting, we all have 12 more days to get as much read as possible about Edmond Dantès, his confinement to the grim fortress of If, the great treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo, and his plot to destroy of the three men responsible for his incarceration, before our […]

Share the post "Discussion Topics: The Count of Monte Cristo"

11/18/2016 's CBR8 Review No:0 |

Cannon Book Club Announcement – Classics with Adaptations

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

by 11 Comments

(Note: Book Club is Today! Join us on the discussion post or in the CBR Facebook group.  Also see #CannonBookClub discussion topics – MsWas)   Are you ready to read a classic? We have chosen The Count of Monte Cristo as our next book club on December 1st. I look forward to reading and chatting with all of you about this book, its not something I’ve read yet. The two runners up, in case you were wondering, were The Age of Innocence and Jane Eyre, so I’m hoping to see reviews of those along the way as well. I’ll be posting a Discussion […]

Share the post "Cannon Book Club Announcement – Classics with Adaptations"

10/17/2016 's CBR8 Review No:0 |


Shop on Amazon and Support CBR

Buy Original Cannonballer Prisco's book and help CBR!

Ad Partner