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1232 pages • first pub 1862 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141392622
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books/Penguin Classics
Publication date: 01 January 2013
Description
The Wretched - or Les Misérables in its original title - is Victor Hugo's epic novel of redemption, sacrifice, love and suffering, set against the turbulent backdrop of early nineteenth-century France. It tells the story of ex-convict Jean Valjean...
Community Reviews Summary of 26,776 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
reflective 60%
sad 60%
dark 41%
inspiring 39%
adventurous 33%
hopeful 31%
tense 28%
informative 23%
mysterious 8%
funny 6%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 17%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 33% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death, Child abuse, Child deathModerate
Suicide, Death of parent, Alcohol1232 pages • first pub 1862 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141392622
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books/Penguin Classics
Publication date: 01 January 2013
Description
The Wretched - or Les Misérables in its original title - is Victor Hugo's epic novel of redemption, sacrifice, love and suffering, set against the turbulent backdrop of early nineteenth-century France. It tells the story of ex-convict Jean Valjean...
Community Reviews Summary of 26,776 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
reflective 60%
sad 60%
dark 41%
inspiring 39%
adventurous 33%
hopeful 31%
tense 28%
informative 23%
mysterious 8%
funny 6%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 17%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 33% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child abuse, Child deathModerate
Suicide, Death of parent, Alcohol