The Last Day of a Condemned Man by Victor Hugo

The Last Day of a Condemned Man

Victor Hugo with Gilbert Campbell (Translator), Eugenia De B (Translator), Geoff Woollen (Translator), Geoff Woollen, Libby Purves

109 pages • first pub 1829 (editions)

fiction classics dark reflective slow-paced

Description

Deeply shocking in its time, The Last Day of a Condemned Man is a profound and moving tale and a vital work of social commentary. A man vilified by society and condemned to death for his crime wakes every morning knowing that this day might be his...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,042 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
dark 75%
sad 71%
emotional 54%
tense 34%
challenging 23%
informative 19%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
lighthearted 2%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 38%
fast 36%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 39% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 25% | No: 15% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.85

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