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juttaleupe's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Violence, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, and Suicide
Moderate: Alcoholism
jessbooknook's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
gabingy's review against another edition
5.0
Tal vez mi eterno amor por el libro viene de la mano por el musical, el cual es muy hermoso y ha ocasionado que me obsesione con Broadway durante varios años. Aún así, siempre me dejó impresionada la manera en cómo conecta todas las líneas de los personajes sin que resulte forzoso. Es bastante largo pero siento que es de las lecturas que muy difícilmente te puedes sacar de la mente una vez terminada ( ˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈♡)
gabingy's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Tal vez mi eterno amor por el libro viene de la mano por el musical, el cual es muy hermoso y ha ocasionado que me obsesione con Broadway durante varios años. Aún así, siempre me dejó impresionada la manera en cómo conecta todas las líneas de los personajes sin que resulte forzoso. Es bastante largo pero siento que es de las lecturas que muy difícilmente te puedes sacar de la mente una vez terminada
brookeimcfeely's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Animal death, Sexism, Alcohol, Death of parent, Gun violence, Misogyny, Stalking, Suicide, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Religious bigotry, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Toxic relationship, War, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Animal cruelty, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Violence, Child death, Grief, Self harm, and Sexual harassment
jasay's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
THANK YOU VICTOR HUGO FOR INVENTING GAY PEOPLE !
dootsiez's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
eponineeurydice's review against another edition
5.0
Ohhh wow. This book is definitely a classic for a reason. And honestly, I can't believe I read it. 1,463 pages seemed so daunting and intimidating to me, but this story in itself is so timeless, so beautifully written and witty and emotional. This should definitely receive more hype. In its most basic form, this is a story about complicated people. It's a struggle between right and wrong, and it's a book about injustice and love and goodness where you least expect it. It's massive in scope, covering many topics and many characters who are so complex, so real, and hold such a special place in my heart. I think this book is where the term "morally grey characters" came from, as Hugo is a master at them. The voice of this story was so unique as well. Usually in your everyday modern book, you see a story told from a character inside the narrative, or multiple. This feels as though it's told straight from Hugo's perspective, and it has so much heart. This book about has some very strong female characters, and some of the most lyrical, stunning writing I've ever read. Each scene, each character is painted carefully, meticulously and vividly. This book blew my expectations out of the water. And as a theater kid, I listened to the musical before reading the book; it was part of my childhood, though I didn't know the plot. And I do really love the musical, but the novel is so much better. In fact, many of the characters in the musical are vague outlines of those in the book. Eponine, for example. In the musical, her entire story is her unrequited love for Marius, but in the book she's a girl who has been through unbelievable hardship, a sad soul but a strong character. I have no words that could ever illustrate the beauty which is within these pages. Please, please read this book. It's not a fast read, but ohhh it's worth it.
emperor_nero's review against another edition
5.0
review for school (had to keep it spoiler free and brief, so this is what you get):
Most likely you know of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables from its musical adaption, but the 1400+ page novel explores the story’s complexities far deeper. This book follows the interwoven narratives of Fantine, Jean Valjean, Javert, Cosette, Marius, and many (and I mean MANY) more during the first half of the nineteenth century in France, around two decades after the French Revolution. The novel is raw, gritty, and just plain painful, which is unsurprising considering the title can be translated into something along the lines of “The Miserable Ones.” Though the novel starts out slow and Hugo tends to go off on long digressions, the story itself is captivating, and you slowly grow attached to each of the many characters. Though Les Misérables is a huge commitment, it is definitely a book that you should read at least once in your life.
Most likely you know of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables from its musical adaption, but the 1400+ page novel explores the story’s complexities far deeper. This book follows the interwoven narratives of Fantine, Jean Valjean, Javert, Cosette, Marius, and many (and I mean MANY) more during the first half of the nineteenth century in France, around two decades after the French Revolution. The novel is raw, gritty, and just plain painful, which is unsurprising considering the title can be translated into something along the lines of “The Miserable Ones.” Though the novel starts out slow and Hugo tends to go off on long digressions, the story itself is captivating, and you slowly grow attached to each of the many characters. Though Les Misérables is a huge commitment, it is definitely a book that you should read at least once in your life.