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misterlit
08-11-2008, 09:27 AM
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One of the most widely read novels of all time, Les Misérables was the crowning literary achievement of Victor Hugo’s stunning career. Though he was considered the greatest French writer of his day, Hugo was forced to flee the country because of his opposition to Napoleon III. While in exile he completed Les Misérables, an enormous melodrama set against thebackground of political upheaval in France following the rule of Napoleon I.

How do you like this classic and how would you rate it on a 1-10 scale?

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DecemberSun
08-11-2008, 11:53 AM
A masterpiece! It's my favorite book, especially because Hugo is unparallel in his character drawing skills.

JBI
08-11-2008, 12:20 PM
I haven't finished it yet :( it gets pushed around to much, so I think I'll probably save it for another few years when I can read it in the original.

bazarov
08-11-2008, 03:39 PM
Masterpiece, one of the best books I've ever read.

Janine
08-11-2008, 04:24 PM
ditto!!!!