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italorebelo's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
callumiao's review against another edition
I’ll pick you up again when I’m in my hermit phase 😭🫡
bcjoneschrist's review against another edition
5.0
Took a uncharacteristically long time for me to finish—Victor Hugo, I apologise—but it was entirely worth it.
I’d dabbled in a couple of adaptations of Les Mis before, so knew what I was in for, but I’m glad I took the (long) time to absorb it that I did. Hugo digresses—a lot—and my initial disgust/irritation with them was slowly replaced by interest and fascination as I accepted his essays as an inherent part of the book. Props to the translator of this edition, also. I’m sure I shall read this book a few more times in my life. Jean Valjean is one of the most tragic, fascinating, and good-hearted characters in any piece of fiction.
Thank you, Hugo. Long-dead Romantic slutty poet and writer that you were.
I’d dabbled in a couple of adaptations of Les Mis before, so knew what I was in for, but I’m glad I took the (long) time to absorb it that I did. Hugo digresses—a lot—and my initial disgust/irritation with them was slowly replaced by interest and fascination as I accepted his essays as an inherent part of the book. Props to the translator of this edition, also. I’m sure I shall read this book a few more times in my life. Jean Valjean is one of the most tragic, fascinating, and good-hearted characters in any piece of fiction.
Thank you, Hugo. Long-dead Romantic slutty poet and writer that you were.
motmary's review against another edition
5.0
Unpopular opinion: Marius Pontmercy is the reason of JEAN VALJEAN death and I hate him for that so much.
the part where Enjolras and Grantaire dying together smiling while holding hands is so heartbreaking and Gavroche the little boy death I cried he deserved a better life.
the part where Enjolras and Grantaire dying together smiling while holding hands is so heartbreaking and Gavroche the little boy death I cried he deserved a better life.
tjwallace04's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bookbadass6969's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
digililly's review against another edition
dark
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
amb3333's review against another edition
5.0
I am so happy that I finally read this beautiful and life changing story! Jean Valjean will remain always in my heart.
diabolicalcorgi's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
sumeyrad's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0