Reading List Completists discussion

Which version are y'all reading? I have read many things over the years recommending one version or the other (arguments on both sides). At any rate, I own an old copy of the abridged version so that is what I am going with. Just curious which one you guys are going to read. :)

I have the unabridged version and never read the abridged one so I can't compare. I'll probably dust it off and read along with you guys this summer.

I only have read the unabridged. The abridged version I saw was about 300 pages. Compared to the 1400 or so for the unabridged, I cannot imagine the experience is quite as fulfilling.

Hmm, I have an abridged version and it's 800+ pages. :-O

Argh! The stupid Goodreads app and my quick response without looking closer has thrown this whole discussion off. I thought we were talking about Les Mis! Sorry! *embarrassed*

The only version I have read is the abridged and I do plan to read the unabridged this summer worth the group to see the difference. Even though it was the abridged version, it is still my favorite book.

Ha! It's okay. Now I'm paranoid...did I put the discussion in the wrong place?

No, you did fine - right place, silly Matthew! :)

I forgot this was going to be a group read! I just bought the book last week. Anyone else still planning to read it? I have the unabridged version.

Yes - I am planning to start in July.

I have the complete and uncut edition.

Yeah, I will be reading it in July as well.

Yes! We have some takers! :)

It sounds like it is. I *think* the abridged is somewhere around 800.

Seriously! :) I just checked and mine is 817 so I think you're safe!

I'm reading the original because from what I have read the new version isn't unabridged in the traditional sense, it was actually a situation where he went back years later and restored some cut material but also wrote new things to add into the story which weren't even a consideration when he originally wrote the book and he changed the dates and settings or something along those lines. I won't say more until we start reading. It'll he interesting to see what differences come up!

I thought it would be cool if there was a version where the differences were highlighted with notes in the margins.

Matthew, that would be pretty cool.

Stephanie, let me know if you do that. LOL. If it's great then I guess I'd do it but not for a long time. :P

I have both, but I am sticking with the unabridged for now!

After completing the unabridged version, my vote lies firmly in the abridged over unabridged column.

Awesome. Thanks for sharing! :)

Lexa wrote: "If anyone is an expert on the differences between cut and uncut and want to help educate GR Librarians. Here is a thread:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Thanks for the link - it is an interesting thing to think about. They are both very different but also definitely the same book. Hmmmmmm