The Man Who Laughs by Victor Hugo

The Man Who Laughs

Victor Hugo

568 pages • first pub 1869 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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VICTOR HUGO'S long and chequered life (1802-85) was filled with experiences of the most diverse character - literature and politics, the court and the street, parliament and the theatre, labour, struggles, disappointments, exile and triumphs. --- ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 495 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
sad 71%
emotional 66%
reflective 53%
challenging 35%
adventurous 33%
informative 30%
mysterious 25%
tense 20%
inspiring 7%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 16%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.04

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