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libraryofdreaming's review against another edition
5.0
OH THIS BOOK! Where do I even start? I loved it. Completely and totally loved it. Yes, it tore out my heart and ground it into the dirt. Yes, I feel personally victimized by Victor Hugo and would like to punch him in the face. But it is a beautiful hurt, and I feel as if something inside of me changed while reading this book. Maybe I grew up a little? Maybe there was a little empty part of me that needed Les Mis to fill it up? I don't know. All I know is it's one of the most important books I've ever read.
It was really long and drawn out but the language and descriptions made it all worthwhile. And while I did find the backstory bits frustrating at the time they were all vital to the plot development in the end. (I even found the sewer part everyone talks about quite tame and short compared to the insane Battle of Waterloo part earlier in the book.)
What really enchanted me was the amazing characterization. Hugo brings to life characters from across the board, all with charms, desires, and flaws. They are so human that you feel a part of their lives.
Throughout the book I found myself talking out loud to the characters as if they were right in front of me. I sighed, groaned, screamed, and sobbed right until the end (and then cried for a long, long time after).
In conclusion, I would recommend this book to everyone and I will always treasure it. It will be a long time before I find another book that lingers with me so strongly.
It was really long and drawn out but the language and descriptions made it all worthwhile. And while I did find the backstory bits frustrating at the time they were all vital to the plot development in the end. (I even found the sewer part everyone talks about quite tame and short compared to the insane Battle of Waterloo part earlier in the book.)
What really enchanted me was the amazing characterization. Hugo brings to life characters from across the board, all with charms, desires, and flaws. They are so human that you feel a part of their lives.
Throughout the book I found myself talking out loud to the characters as if they were right in front of me. I sighed, groaned, screamed, and sobbed right until the end (and then cried for a long, long time after).
In conclusion, I would recommend this book to everyone and I will always treasure it. It will be a long time before I find another book that lingers with me so strongly.
meerathewriter_levamp's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- 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
An inherently political book from 1862 that still largely holds up today. Progress is neither linear nor easy but it’s still worth fighting for. Even in the darkest night the dawn will come.
klacebo's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
zoegrace1138's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
timmytunter's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Child abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Suicide
drizzlybear's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
could've been shorter
readwithharry's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
juttaleupe's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Violence, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, and Suicide
Moderate: Alcoholism
jessbooknook's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- 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
Tal vez mi eterno amor por el libro viene de la mano por el musical, el cual es muy hermoso y ha ocasionado que me obsesione con Broadway durante varios años. Aún así, siempre me dejó impresionada la manera en cómo conecta todas las líneas de los personajes sin que resulte forzoso. Es bastante largo pero siento que es de las lecturas que muy difícilmente te puedes sacar de la mente una vez terminada ( ˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈♡)