This version of the book has been reviewed in English(1053), French(7), Arabic(2), Romanian(1), Spanish(1) by readers.
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What are readers saying about Hugo Victor : Les Miserables (Sc) (Signet classics)?
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A reader posted a review at 2009-11-22 19:13:21.
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It was a misery to get through his book...too many descriptions.
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Hannah posted a review at 2009-11-22 10:26:25.
(Language: English)
Definitely the greatest book ever written. Not only does it contain every genre (excluding science fiction....but no one really wants to read that anyway), but each sub-story is perfectly connected to the plot as a whole. Not to mention the entire thing is beautifully written. Greatest love story(ies); greatest war scene; greatest revenge-plot; greatest depiction of the power of forgiveness. What is there not to love? Did I mention it inspired one of the greatest musicals of all time? Can it get any better? Yes: read it again.
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Murray posted a review at 2009-11-02 14:26:04.
(Language: English)
Not this edition; the full version, from 20 years ago. My favorite book, ever. I've read it twice and will probably do so again. Outstanding character studies and a real view of French History.
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A reader posted a review at 2009-10-28 02:01:29.
(Language: English)
My favorite book of all time!!
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Marcos posted a review at 2009-10-15 20:34:28.
(Language: English)
A narrative very exciting,wonderful and sad about people living on the margins and within of a society.
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Josh posted a review at 2009-10-15 20:25:08.
(Language: English)
THE most amazing and life changing book ever written! HIGHLY reccomended to all people
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A reader posted a review at 2009-10-13 21:29:00.
(Language: English)
I have read and reread this book, learning something new from it every time (and learning which abridged translations are the best). If you don't know about Les Mis, then you are either under 16 or don't want to know about it. I was 16 when I first read it, and it is one of the books that I believe shaped how I live my life.
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A reader posted a review at 2009-10-03 16:19:01.
(Language: English)
Actually read this first in French! Then a second time in English. Preferred it in French, but adored it both.
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A reader posted a review at 2009-10-03 00:46:57.
(Language: English)
Okay, I was ambitious. My mind was too big for my eyes. It is just soooooo meaty. It will take ME a lifetime to read unless I get another spurt of ambition!
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Debbie posted a review at 2009-09-21 20:42:37.
(Language: English)
Spent the day rereading Les Mis and avoiding the work I should be doing to get ready for school. I loved this book the first time I read it in high school (even with a poor translation) and it just gets better every time. Jean Valjean, 24601, spends years in prison after stealing a loaf of bread to feed his starving family. When he is finally released, he becomes ever more bitter because no one will give him, an ex-convict, a chance to start a new life. He repays a bishop's hospitality by stealing silverware. Instead of pressing charges, the bishop makes a furthur gift of a pair of silver candlesticks and tells Jean Valjean to use them to make a good life for himself and others. The plot is complex, combining many storylines and historical connections. Hugo frequently digresses from the main storyline, but his story of love and redemption is a must-read. Once you have read this enormous book, check out the musical. Listen to the Original London Cast Recording. Better yet, go to London and see it live. And bring kleenex--lots of it. Check out pictures from the musical, see video clips, and even buy tickets for a performance at the official website: http://www.lesmis.com/pages/tickets/tickets.htm
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