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phoenix2's review against another edition
2.0
Could not force myself to give this book more than 2 stars cause the goodreads rating systems tells me two stars equals with it's okay rating and three with I liked it, which I didn't. I should also state here that I could not finish it. I gave up on it on page 500, but I couldn't take it any more.
So, why did I picked it up?
1. Hugo is one of my fav authors and he had me bewitched by the notre dame novel. However, this one was packed with historical facts (?) and details. I mean, imagin, the story actually started on page 100 and it was only one chapter before the historical things started again.
2. The story seemed compelling and the fun fact that Batman's Jocker was inspired by the main character was interesting.
3. This picture
Damn, he looked good in that one.
However, like I said, the book was filled with details, character's long long long background stories and many historical events that I am not sure that they've happened. The actual story was spread throught that boring more than 600 page long text and I had actually considared the option of giving up on it for more than five times, but I did hang on cause most of the reviews on Goodreads were 5 star ratings. So, I've thought that maybe it was me and the book is a masterpiece that I can't appreciate. But, honestly, it was too tiring to read. So, friendly advice to anyone who will pick it up next, if the book doesn't appeal to you from the first ten chapters, give up on it, because it will never get better.
So, why did I picked it up?
1. Hugo is one of my fav authors and he had me bewitched by the notre dame novel. However, this one was packed with historical facts (?) and details. I mean, imagin, the story actually started on page 100 and it was only one chapter before the historical things started again.
2. The story seemed compelling and the fun fact that Batman's Jocker was inspired by the main character was interesting.
3. This picture
Damn, he looked good in that one.
However, like I said, the book was filled with details, character's long long long background stories and many historical events that I am not sure that they've happened. The actual story was spread throught that boring more than 600 page long text and I had actually considared the option of giving up on it for more than five times, but I did hang on cause most of the reviews on Goodreads were 5 star ratings. So, I've thought that maybe it was me and the book is a masterpiece that I can't appreciate. But, honestly, it was too tiring to read. So, friendly advice to anyone who will pick it up next, if the book doesn't appeal to you from the first ten chapters, give up on it, because it will never get better.
alexandre_rl's review against another edition
4.0
Un roman encyclopédique qui est autant digression(s) que récit et dont le style est particulièrement exigeant pour le cerveau. Victor Hugo AIME les métaphores et les comparaisons, maladivement. Je ne mentirai pas, la tentation de le mettre de côté a été assez forte lors des cents premières pages, qui semblent presque conçues pour rebuter le lecteur. Ça devient heureusement un peu plus digeste par la suite et les personnages sont très attachants, mais on les quitte constamment pour plonger dans une parenthèse ou une autre, ce qui peut s'avérer un peu irritant à la longue. La langue, par contre, est magnifique. Victor Hugo est au sommet de son art et les phrases d'anthologie ne se comptent plus. Ce roman est sans nul doute une pépite, mais qui demande de l'acharnement et de la patience, en grande partie récompensée. Mais j'aurais quand même aimé voir les personnages se développer un peu plus. Il m'a semblé qu'il y avait de la matière restée inexplorée.
delaguila19's review
4.0
Es espectacular como un solo monologo de un hombre que ha sufrido y visto tantas desgracias puede ser tan vívido , cuando victor hugo escribe esas lineas esta pensando en ese contexto y tranquilamente se puede pensar o creer que esta hablando de la actualidad politica de cualquier pais del mundo , corrupcion, deshonestidad, intolerancia, como se deforma la verdad en salvaguarda de clases dominantes etc. Es lo que lo hace un clásico, su denuncia no es ajena a estos tiempos, por momentos es mas actual que nunca.
julaii's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
astrono9's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-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
3.5
myriammmmm's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.0
unladylike's review
5.0
This is one of the best true graphic novels I've read. The artwork is mesmerizing and the storytelling is top notch. I came for the visual inspiration for the Joker (of Batman) but stayed for the scathing portrayal of classism.
ipanzica's review against another edition
4.0
The duchess in this book was so dramatic, confident, and entertaining. I loved her character so much!