East of Eden vs The Count of Monte Cristo: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Classics
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The Count of Monte Cristo
Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantès is confined to the grim fortress of If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo and he becomes determined not only…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Count of Monte Cristo has the widest readership — 1585 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| East of Eden | The Count of Monte Cristo | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.5 (1042) | 4.4 (1585) |
| Google Books | — | 5.0 (8) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (12) | 4.5 (153) |
Reception
| East of Eden | The Count of Monte Cristo | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1042 | 1585 |
| Editions | — | 3 |
| Citations | — | 1 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Pages | — | 242 |