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thesaltiestlibrarian's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Toxic relationship, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicide, Violence, Medical content, and Alcohol
Minor: Trafficking
cnidariar3x's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Theres lots to enjoy but its almost unreasonably long. I recommend the condensed version unless one is familiar with French history.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Suicide
Moderate: Child abuse, Misogyny, Police brutality, Antisemitism, and Grief
Minor: Racism and Slavery
caidyn's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
No matter what people think about this book with Cosette and Marius or the barricade, I fully believe this is Jean Valjean's story. It's gorgeous to see how he changed over the years and did his best to live a good life. The book is terribly long and I spaced out so many times when Hugo went on random ventures, but I really enjoyed it. An excellent classic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Police brutality, Grief, and Murder
amberinbookland's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Murder