gjv's review against another edition
2.0
I remembered liking this a lot more when I read it in high school... Possibly because the abridged version left out half of the scenes I remember reading. Still loved the story as a whole, but not a fan of this abridged edition.
hiltzmoore's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a combination of novel, history book and poetry. My goodness, it was long! I'm really glad I read it, and I enjoyed the novel plot, but I found myself fast forward reading to get to the more character driven sections. I sound like a high school kid, but really, it was just so long! I think I'll stick to the musical in the future!
caitief's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
lysanthrope's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
ferris_mx's review against another edition
3.0
Um, victory? Reading this was a bit of a chore. And it's not very modern, as say, War and Peace is turning out to be. It's hard to tell how much of that owes to the translator.
I don't really get the "social message" Hugo intended. I think our children will always be reliant on their parents to make good, or at least not terrible, decisions. To turn over the raising of children to the state will never be preferable.
I don't really get the "social message" Hugo intended. I think our children will always be reliant on their parents to make good, or at least not terrible, decisions. To turn over the raising of children to the state will never be preferable.
ansleynoelle's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
gabicita's review against another edition
5.0
This is, by far, the most beautiful book I've ever and probably will ever read. Victor Hugo really made me a different person. I am reborn.