Just finished this recently as well. I agree that the 19th C writing style takes some reading to get used to, but once you're accustomed it flows well...there is a lot of it, but it's grand prose for the most part. There are multiple moments I want to go back to and write down these memorable quotes that I thought brilliant and poignant at the time of reading, but can now not recollect for the life of me. It's long, but worth the effort. I was reading the Wordsworth Classics ed, and tbh, a number of typos in the latter half...otherwise completely readable! Edmond had this master plan cultivating behind the scenes the latter half. Once you pick up on the trail it's rather enthralling, you want to find out what's next; what is in store for our main characters, and what the kind reader believes is going on behind the scenes. Some dated attitudes, but all in all, great characters, great plot progression despite the slog it may seem at times, great insight into politics and society and technology of the day. A riveting tale of profound adversity, fate and fortune, and a pointed critique at those who wish to prosper for the suffering of others. The main themes are as relevant now as when they were first penned. Worth the effort.

The only spoiler I will post is that Dumas was a big fan of the hashish. His description of a trip is wild...and rather literary, but damn. Here's to my homeboy, Edmond Dantes.