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A review by aplanos018
Les Misérables by Victor Hugo
5.0
I know its like, 1,600 pages... and before you ask, "did Hugo HAVE to make it this long and detailed?" the answer is YES. This brilliant piece of literature is heartbreaking, spiritual, and beautiful.
Jean Valjean goes through a metamorphosis and his thought process and monologues are so beautiful I cried. Esp his convo w the bishop in the beginning :,)
Javert's stubborn ideas that stemmed from his traumatic past make you sympathize with his positivist views.
I know its a fat book but I can see myself rereading it, or at least my favorite passages from it, many many times.
I remember watching the movie after reading the book (the one with Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman) and thinking I can probably never enjoy it again. After reading the depth of the characters and the story structure, the movie just felt rushed and shallow? I still love the musical and Russel Crows stinky voice singing stars, but I probably will reread the book before rewatching the movie hehe.
Jean Valjean goes through a metamorphosis and his thought process and monologues are so beautiful I cried. Esp his convo w the bishop in the beginning :,)
Javert's stubborn ideas that stemmed from his traumatic past make you sympathize with his positivist views.
I know its a fat book but I can see myself rereading it, or at least my favorite passages from it, many many times.
I remember watching the movie after reading the book (the one with Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman) and thinking I can probably never enjoy it again. After reading the depth of the characters and the story structure, the movie just felt rushed and shallow? I still love the musical and Russel Crows stinky voice singing stars, but I probably will reread the book before rewatching the movie hehe.