the count of monte cristo, week 1:

chapters 1–25

Hey everyone,

Welcome to the first week and checkpoint of the Beardy Reads Book Club! I’m thrilled that we’ve embarked on this journey through The Count of Monte Cristo together. I know a few people already that thought that they would struggle with the schedule, but they’re definitely surprising themselves!

So. About the book. Because it’s a reread for me, I’m reviving familiar and unsettling feelings right now. I mean… Alright… I’m not gonna rant yet. Let’s start with what’s going on in this part of our read…