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La Corte dei Miracoli by Kester Grant

8 reviews

nerdkitten's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0


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bethanwx's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A punchy, original adaption of Victor Hugo's Les Miserables, set in a dangerous alternate reality where hierarchical family Guilds run the Parisian underworld.

There are thoughtful adaptational choices throughout the novel and Grant manages to sustain a uniqueness which ensures that this is never just a direct interpretation. Whilst there are decisions which I found frustrating (
Javert as a woman scorned
,
Nina assaulting men by means of distraction
,
Enjolras having a romantic storyline with Nina when Grantaire is right there
), this world feels dangerous enough to keep you on your toes, willing for Nina to recover Azelma. I can't wait for the sequel! There are still some storyline to explore further, e.g., Ettie's feelings of abandonment from her mother and le Marie's relationships with Ettie and Javert.

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bellsdixon's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-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

3.75


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halfpennywren's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.5


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slahlum's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0


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sarahsbooklife's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0


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malloryfitz's review against another edition

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3.25


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charlottesomewhere's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
A brilliant fantasy take on Les Miserables. I loved this. The characters are awesome, the Miracle Court fascinated me, the plot kept me hooked to the end. Really looking forward to the sequel. 

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