Les Misérables - Part 1 by Victor Hugo

716 pages first pub 1862 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective sad slow-paced
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Victor-Marie Hugo (1802-1885) was a French poet, playwright, novelist, essayist, visual artist, statesman, human rights campaigner, and perhaps the most influential exponent of the Romantic movement in France. In France, Hugo's literary reputation...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

challenging 75%
dark 75%
emotional 75%
sad 62%
reflective 50%
tense 50%
inspiring 37%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 25%
informative 25%

Pace

slow 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

4.02

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