jums reviewed Les Misérables by Victor Hugo
such a classic
5 stars
One of the biggest classic of French literature of all times
1468 pages
English language
Published Oct. 1, 2013 by Signet.
4 stars
(25 reviews)
Story of Jean Valjean, the ex-convict who rises against all odds from galley slave to mayor, and the fanatical police inspector Javert who dedicates his life to recapturing him.
Eduardo Santiago reviewed Les misérables by Victor Hugo
Review of 'Les misérables' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Tougher going than I remember -- maybe because it's unabridged? Some of the preachy/speechy parts are hard to slog through... but even so, what a joy to reread this, and what a beautifully done translation.
Subjects
- Social conditions
- Ex-convicts
- Fiction
- Orphans
- History
Places
- Paris (France)
- France