Les Misérables - Part 1 by Victor Hugo

716 pages first pub 1862 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Victor-Marie Hugo (1802-1885) was a French poet, playwright, novelist, essayist, visual artist, statesman, human rights campaigner, and perhaps the most influential exponent of the Romantic movement in France. In France, Hugo's literary reputation...

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Community Reviews Summary of 74 reviews

Moods

challenging 80%
dark 60%
emotional 60%
inspiring 40%
mysterious 40%
reflective 40%
sad 40%
tense 40%
adventurous 20%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.02

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