A review by dprice805
Les Misérables by Victor Hugo

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Brevity was not the author’s strong suit and a half a star is lost just from the sheer beastly length of this book. But every detail of culture, history (pseudo-history?), character back story weaves together into a beautiful tapestry exploring the nature of law and grace, of redemption from or perversity in evil, and the power of loving kindness to change the course of a life.  It was worth the long hours of listening.