Les Misérables: Volume One by Victor Hugo

Les Misérables: Volume One

Les Misérables (2-Volume Series) #1

Victor Hugo

494 pages first pub 1862 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective medium-paced
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Les Miserables is widely considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. First published in France in 1862, it is Victor Hugo's greatest achievement--the ultimate tale of redemption. Former prisoner Jean Valjean struggles to live virtuo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 381 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 62%
inspiring 54%
challenging 50%
hopeful 45%
adventurous 41%
informative 33%
sad 33%
tense 20%
dark 12%
mysterious 12%
funny 8%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 24%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 42% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 10% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.17

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