From the Bookshelf of Page to Stage…
Find A Copy At
Group Discussions About This Book
No group discussions for this book yet.
What Members Thought
Les Miserables is Hugo's chef-d'oeuvre. He manages to masterly amalgamate the Romanticism and elements of realism, to write a humanistic novel for all human beings. Protagonists are the miserables; the wretched of the earth if you like, whose ups-and-downs are followed throughout the story. Although the Thenardier and the Patron-Minette are morally lost, the others gradually evolve and reach a point where they sacrifice themselves to others. Among others, the most eminent is Jean Valjean who ach
...more
You know, there are some books that pluck you out of your day-to-day existence and make you a part of something overwhelmingly greater than yourself. L.M. is definitely one such book. You will walk away from it seeing life differently. In my mind, it's probably the single most life-changing fiction book I've ever read
...more
The first time I read this book, I was in the 5th grade. I remember it being really difficult, but I was so determined to read it. It was the next best thing I could think of sicne my parents didn't let me go see the musical when it came through. I do think it's interesting the little facts the musical left out. For example Gavroche being Eponine's little brother.
...more
I read an abrigded edition and oh, the part about Fantine broke my heart. But now I'd like a complete edition, please.
...more
Jul 04, 2008
*~BrOaDwAy~*
marked it as to-read
Mar 28, 2009
Eva
marked it as to-read
May 24, 2009
Gerald Camp
marked it as to-read
Aug 22, 2009
Stephanie
marked it as to-read
Jan 08, 2013
Meghan
marked it as half-read
Apr 01, 2020
Camp Broadway
marked it as to-read
