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Summary: A massive book by a French patriot about people, humanity society and philosophy.
He uses an epic story of one mans redemption to illustrate and navigate a lot of these ideas.
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I loved the characters like Val Jean and Gav Roche. Fantine and Javert and many other besides.
While they may have been a little unrealistic at times (extreme people in extreme circumstances certainly not like anyone I really know or have met); they ooze poetry (extreme ideas counter po ...more
He uses an epic story of one mans redemption to illustrate and navigate a lot of these ideas.
Things I liked:
Characters:
I loved the characters like Val Jean and Gav Roche. Fantine and Javert and many other besides.
While they may have been a little unrealistic at times (extreme people in extreme circumstances certainly not like anyone I really know or have met); they ooze poetry (extreme ideas counter po ...more
Les Mis is among my top ten favorite books of all time. A story of justice and love, set in 18th century Paris, Les Mis is unforgettable. I can't recommend it highly enough!
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My son asked me last night what my favorite book is - tough one. I guess I'd pick this if had to choose just one, but For Whome The Bell Tolls, Grapes of Wrath, To Kill A Mockingbird.... close behind
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