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About to tackle Les Miserables
Posted on 11/10/25 at 10:12 pm
Posted on 11/10/25 at 10:12 pm
Is it worth it? In the last few years, I’ve read “long books” Atlas Shrugged and The Stand. Both were very much worth it. I’m just a 10-15 page a night reader so a long book is a big commitment. Multiple people have told me Les Miserables is worth it. I’m fearing boredom. Any comments?
This post was edited on 11/10/25 at 10:13 pm
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Posted on 11/11/25 at 7:19 am to Gerry Laval
I've considered it but haven't taken the plunge yet. Like you, I am worried that it could be a slog to get through. I did tackle War and Peace last year and enjoyed it for what it's worth.
Posted on 11/11/25 at 8:00 am to Gerry Laval
It’s on my shelf. I look forward to get your thoughts. I have a few big ones sitting there. It sits next to Moby Dick, War & Peace, and The Three Musketeers.
Posted on 11/11/25 at 12:17 pm to Gerry Laval
At least you don't have to listen to Russell Crowe sing.
Posted on 11/11/25 at 8:02 pm to Gerry Laval
What translation do you recommend?
Posted on 11/12/25 at 10:20 am to Gerry Laval
I read it as a teenager and loved it. Did not find it boring, and I was less tolerant of boring subjects back then.
Posted on 11/25/25 at 10:56 pm to Gerry Laval
Just be prepared that the book is as much a story as it is a political treatise. I read it when I was 19 or so, and it seemed at the time like a lot of straying from narrative to something else entirely.
I may have been too young to recognize how Hugo was attempting to weave in and out and tie everything together, but it felt overly complicated at times.
I may have been too young to recognize how Hugo was attempting to weave in and out and tie everything together, but it felt overly complicated at times.
Posted on 12/3/25 at 9:38 pm to Gerry Laval
You're going to love the 50 page recapitulation of the Battle of Waterloo
Posted on 12/5/25 at 8:03 am to Gerry Laval
I read it over the summer. It was better than I had hoped (& I had high expectations because I enjoy the musical and film)
On a side note (if you have seen the musical or movie), in the book the Thénardiers are pure evil but for some reason they are made out to be a comic element in the film and stage play. Disconcerting.
And yes, the Waterloo section is fantastic. Ordered this because of it.
On a side note (if you have seen the musical or movie), in the book the Thénardiers are pure evil but for some reason they are made out to be a comic element in the film and stage play. Disconcerting.
And yes, the Waterloo section is fantastic. Ordered this because of it.
Posted on 12/5/25 at 2:07 pm to Gerry Laval
The first part is good, but in my opinion it slows down and becomes tough to stick with. If you’re looking for a long book, try The Count of Monte Cristo. Different than the movie in certain ways, so if you’ve seen the movie, go into the book like it’s a separate story. If a 1200 page book can be a page turner, this one is. I’m on my third reading of it. I tell myself there’s too much out there to read a giant book that many times, but it’s too good.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 11:31 am to Gerry Laval
It is worth reading.
Someone else posted the Count of Monte Cristo. Also worth reading.
There are many great long books out there. Go for it.
Someone else posted the Count of Monte Cristo. Also worth reading.
There are many great long books out there. Go for it.
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