Miserables, Les (Penguin Classics)

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Review: I read all of his books and he is a very bad man - racist I would say. He is pol himself and always belittles other races, especially black and arabs. This man should be in jail, arruba shallma kebun for him. Hope I will get to him. Don't buy his racist books.

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Summary: One of the greatest works of Western Literature
Review: Never having seen the musical, I became interested in Les Miserables after seeing the recent movie release starring Liam Neeson. The movie definitely captivated me, but nothing could prepare me for what Victor Hugo's novel had to offer. Hugo describes his characters so much in depth that after reading it I felt almost as if I actually knew Jean Valjean. I felt as if Marius were my own brother. I felt like I knew Cosette almost as well as I knew my girlfriend. This book is nearly impossible to put down sometimes. In addition to the captivating story line, Hugo adds his own commentary on the society in which the novel takes place, so that this is a great social document at the same time as it is a great novel. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves a good book. Hopefully, you will enjoy Les Miserables as much as I did.

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Summary: Les Miserables is the most enthralling book I have ever read
Review: This book is fantastic. After discovering the musical, I decided to read the book and am very glad I did. Marius, Cosette, and Eponine are involved in a heart-wrenching love triangle. I was happy for Marius and Cosette, (how can you not be?) but I felt so close to Eponine. She was so brave, being in love and knowing she was not getting Marius's love in return, yet she gives him the ultimate sacrifice. I think she displays the true meaning of love. The first time Marius and Cosette kiss is the most emotional scene I have ever read, and I read a lot. Eponine is definitely my favorite character, because she makes the most of what she has, and tries to improve herself while being held down by her family and poverty. I also thought it was ironic, the way Cosette begins as a poor orphan while Eponine has everything, then the tables are turned. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a bit of history and an emotional roller coaster.