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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
I tried, I really did, but I just couldn't. This book is filled with unnecessary, boring information dumps that don't add to the story and can easily be cut out. I made it 35% of the way through this book and I wanted to throw myself into a wall. It felt like I had been listening for days.
I always force myself to finish books I start out of principle, even books I dislike. I just can't with this one. I think I made it over five hours and I was like, "Okay, I can do this, we're almost done, right? ........ Right?! 🫠WRONG! 11 hours to go, baby, and I already wanna die, woo!
I give up, this book has won. I'm throwing in the towel.
I always force myself to finish books I start out of principle, even books I dislike. I just can't with this one. I think I made it over five hours and I was like, "Okay, I can do this, we're almost done, right? ........ Right?! 🫠WRONG! 11 hours to go, baby, and I already wanna die, woo!
I give up, this book has won. I'm throwing in the towel.
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
reflective
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3,5/5*
I have really mixed feelings on this one. While I really enjoyed the story I felt that Victor Hugo went out of his way to educate the reader in certain subjects of his interest like: architecture, art or politics. While those were interesting to read at times they affected the flow of the story and more importantly, they WEREN'T necessary. It has like having a non-fiction book inside of a fictional one.I hate to be the one saying this but this novel could probably have half of the size it has. However, I still feel an attachment to the characters and I cannot say I don't love this book. Yet, I can't give it 4 stars. It might be one of those books that will improve with a re-read. I really want to read more Victor Hugo in the future though it might not happen in the near-future.
I have really mixed feelings on this one. While I really enjoyed the story I felt that Victor Hugo went out of his way to educate the reader in certain subjects of his interest like: architecture, art or politics. While those were interesting to read at times they affected the flow of the story and more importantly, they WEREN'T necessary. It has like having a non-fiction book inside of a fictional one.
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated