A review by hannahsutherland
Les Misérables by Victor Hugo

challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Maybe at some point I will have some thoughts, but right now I am just excited (surprised) that I have actually finished this book. It has taken me literal years. 
There were some great bits, some bits that dragged and some bits that were horribly misogynistic. 

I will say, for anyone planning to read this book, I highly recommend the Les Miserables Reading Companion Podcast. I would not have got nearly as much out of the book without the analysis and historical context the podcast provided. 
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