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A review by marirosebel
Les Misérables by Victor Hugo
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
So many say this is a slow paced book, and i disagree. It's a fast paced book that gets interrupted by these long ass tangents that have fuck all to do with the plot.
So much of this book reminded me of the current times, and my society. It was truly fascinating to see the overlap.
So much of this story was so cruel. And so much of it was goodness. Somehow, after almost 1500 pages, I wanted more. I hope Cosette forgives herself, I hope Marius becomes an honest and good lawmaker. And everyone else- I hope they find peace since this book has a higher body count than the French revolution.
Pro-tip: in this edition of the book, only the last 5 pages of the Waterloo chapter is relevant.
So much of this book reminded me of the current times, and my society. It was truly fascinating to see the overlap.
So much of this story was so cruel. And so much of it was goodness. Somehow, after almost 1500 pages, I wanted more. I hope Cosette forgives herself, I hope Marius becomes an honest and good lawmaker. And everyone else- I hope they find peace since this book has a higher body count than the French revolution.
Pro-tip: in this edition of the book, only the last 5 pages of the Waterloo chapter is relevant.