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Les Miserables
by Victor Hugo

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Author: Victor Hugo
Translator: Charles E. Wilbour
Introduction: James K. Robinson
Edition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Format: Abridged
Published: 1982-12-12
ISBN: 0449300021
Number of pages: 334
Publisher: Fawcett

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Book Review: "Les Mis": the never-ending (coincidence-ridden) story
Summary: 3 Stars

It's easy to tell which 19th century writers were paid by theword, isn't it? Don't get me wrong--Hugo did an outstanding job withthis book--it just has two problems that preclude it from serious contention as one of the greatest books ever written. First, at 1500 pages it suffers from a serious (although not terminal) case of long-windedness. Second, the book is riddled with coincidences that are worthy of Ripley's. One example: Javert just *happens* to meet Valjean coming out of the sewer. My heavens, do you know what the *chances* of that are? Ok, ok, so we can't judge a 19th century author by our late 20th century sophistication; however, it does sort of jar you out of your suspension of disbelief, doesn't it? But read the book, enjoy it, it's worth it, and if you ever get the chance to see the play, go see it. Absolutely the best play I've ever seen.

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