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  Abridged vs. Unabridged: What is your take?

  I recently decided I would like to read "The Count of Monte Cristo," by Dumas. I was surprised to see that that majority of the editions available are abridged. Has anyone ever read this, in either format? I have to admit, I made the extra effort to seek out the unabridged edition. I think reading the abridged version would make me feel like I was cheating! Does anyone else have any opinions on this?

  Hilarie started this discussion 7 months ago. ( reply )

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  *~Saxophone Rocker~* omj, i LOVE "tik tok" by kesha!! 

  when i read little women, i read the unabridged story because it was more detailed and a thorough story. i love the book! for me i prefer unabridged books rather than abridged. so unabridged 1 abridged 0!
  READ ON!=-)

  posted 3 months ago. ( reply )

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  Tian G 

  Abridged versions often lose the beauty an author brings to a book.
  Unabridged 2, Abridged 1

  posted 11 days ago. ( reply )

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  Katya Tapac 

  I prefer the unabridged version of the book. I want to experience the book in its totality, the abridged one sort of robs me of that experience. =)

  posted 11 days ago. ( reply )

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