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juttaleupe's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Violence, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, and Suicide
Moderate: Alcoholism
jessbooknook's review against another edition
- 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
gabingy's review against another edition
- 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
brookeimcfeely's review against another edition
- 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
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
- 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
dootsiez's review against another edition
- 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
emperor_nero's review against another edition
5.0
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.