I loved it primarily because I loved the counterpoint between Javert (who I think is an excellent character) and Valjean, and because I had to read it before performing the musical so I was looking into each character more deeply than i usually might. The story was good but definitely not my favourite part. And I love waffling diversions, Stephenson style
And the answer came to her instantly: pride. Oh, you hear them say it's a sin; you hear them say it goes before a fall. the shepherd prides himself on keeping the wolf out from the flock. We pride ourselves on making a good history of our lives, a good story to be told.
Les Misérables by Victor Hugo.
- 06/06/2011 05:22:02 AM
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I think I have a copy of this. Have never been tempted to read it, though I loved Hunchack.
- 06/06/2011 08:58:08 AM
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I loved it. It took a long time to get into it though.
- 07/06/2011 06:15:40 AM
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You know...
- 07/06/2011 05:45:07 PM
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The same could be said about most of the sci-fi/fantasy people around here read.
- 07/06/2011 06:41:58 PM
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Re: Les Misérables by Victor Hugo.
- 10/06/2011 11:23:37 AM
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