I was wondering what everyone’s thoughts were on Umberto Eco’s review of The Count of Monte Cristo and his view that the padding and bloat of the book is perhaps what makes the novel so exciting and riveting, and if one were to slim it down the narrative would become unsatisfying.
https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2019/10/28/the-cult-of-the-imperfect/
by HenryMonmouth