Les Misérables by Victor Hugo

Les Misérables

Victor Hugo with Lee Fahnestock (Translator), Norman MacAfee (Translator)

1463 pages • first pub 1862 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Victor Hugo's towering novel of Jean Valjean, his unjust imprisonment, and his lifelong flight from a relentless police officer.

Community Reviews Summary of 15,466 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
challenging 62%
reflective 59%
sad 59%
dark 40%
inspiring 36%
adventurous 30%
hopeful 29%
tense 26%
informative 21%
funny 5%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 82%
medium 15%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 35% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.18

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