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1231 pages • first pub 1862 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0140444300
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 29 April 1982
Description
Introducing one of the most famous characters in literature, Jean Valjean—the noble peasant imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread—Les Misérables ranks among the greatest novels of all time. In it, Victor Hugo takes readers deep into the Parisian...
Community Reviews Summary of 23,295 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
reflective 60%
sad 60%
dark 41%
inspiring 39%
adventurous 32%
hopeful 31%
tense 27%
informative 23%
mysterious 8%
funny 6%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 17%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 33% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%Average rating
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Graphic
Death, Child abuse, Child deathModerate
Suicide, Death of parent, Alcohol1231 pages • first pub 1862 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0140444300
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 29 April 1982
Description
Introducing one of the most famous characters in literature, Jean Valjean—the noble peasant imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread—Les Misérables ranks among the greatest novels of all time. In it, Victor Hugo takes readers deep into the Parisian...
Community Reviews Summary of 23,295 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
reflective 60%
sad 60%
dark 41%
inspiring 39%
adventurous 32%
hopeful 31%
tense 27%
informative 23%
mysterious 8%
funny 6%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 17%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 33% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child abuse, Child deathModerate
Suicide, Death of parent, Alcohol