I read it in September (2002) and I can say it is the best book I have ever read. It's true that I like reading THICK novels, but this time it wasn't about the size. I loved all the action and all the characters. Jean Valjean impressed me, as well as Enjolras. I learnt at the Romanian class that the sublime reffers to the fear and the admiration that the reader feels for the character. Well, then these two are sublime.<br> Enjolras is a hero, is the warlike angel. He fought till his death, continuing the French Revolution. <br> Jean Valjean is the powerful, but the very mild and righteous man who is willing to risk his freedom and even his life to save the others.He risked to be recognized by Javert when he helped Fauchelevent, threw away his freedom when he saved the man called Champmathieu. Don't forget he saved Marius's life.<br> Marius is the romantic type who perceives life like a dream. He only gets up from dream this when he is in the situation of separating Cosette from Jean Valjean.<br> Cosette is the inocent girl who only knows about her love, but who does not forget about her father.<br> The thing that most impressed me was the end. If you compare it to the rest of Jean Valjean's life you'll see what a special effect it has. This thing is suggested by the title of the 363rd chapter. It's very impressive how such a powerful man was defeated by a sentiment, and how he became so weak. Of course, I'm not reffering to phisycal strenth.<br> Surely I'm boring you. So, I'll end it. But first, I want to tell you:<br> 'Read it! It's a very good book!' <br> I've read it in one month during school time.<br> I'm sure you'll like it.