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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
Do you hear the people sing?
Singing the song of angry men?
Singing the song of angry men?
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Brevity was not the author’s strong suit and a half a star is lost just from the sheer beastly length of this book. But every detail of culture, history (pseudo-history?), character back story weaves together into a beautiful tapestry exploring the nature of law and grace, of redemption from or perversity in evil, and the power of loving kindness to change the course of a life. It was worth the long hours of listening.
Slow start but great story! Richly detailed and a great story.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is the second time I've gotten through this massive masterpiece of literature, though it was several years ago, and I had forgotten a lot of the more complicated plot points. I find myself enjoying it even more as I notice more about the intricacies of the story. I definitely don't think a book of this magnitude and complexity would do well in today's publishing world. Still, I do love the way Hugo dropped breadcrumbs throughout the story and detailed histories here and there that ultimately led toward an upcoming event in the narrative. I loved guessing at how this mysterious character could be only to find out I already knew them by another name. The curiosity of wondering if my guesses at their identity would be correct. I treasure this story of a man's redemption and the awful realities of the world not being very fair at all, especially to the poor.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
So many say this is a slow paced book, and i disagree. It's a fast paced book that gets interrupted by these long ass tangents that have fuck all to do with the plot.
So much of this book reminded me of the current times, and my society. It was truly fascinating to see the overlap.
So much of this story was so cruel. And so much of it was goodness. Somehow, after almost 1500 pages, I wanted more. I hope Cosette forgives herself, I hope Marius becomes an honest and good lawmaker. And everyone else- I hope they find peace since this book has a higher body count than the French revolution.
Pro-tip: in this edition of the book, only the last 5 pages of the Waterloo chapter is relevant.
So much of this book reminded me of the current times, and my society. It was truly fascinating to see the overlap.
So much of this story was so cruel. And so much of it was goodness. Somehow, after almost 1500 pages, I wanted more. I hope Cosette forgives herself, I hope Marius becomes an honest and good lawmaker. And everyone else- I hope they find peace since this book has a higher body count than the French revolution.
Pro-tip: in this edition of the book, only the last 5 pages of the Waterloo chapter is relevant.
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes