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Les Misérables

By: Victor Hugo
Narrated by: Bill Homewood
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Les Misérables is set in Paris after the French Revolution. In the sewers and backstreets, we encounter "the wolf-like tread of crime", and assassination for a few sous is all in a day's work. We weep with the unlucky and heart-broken Fantine, and we exult with the heroic revolutionaries of the barricades; but above all we thrill to the steadfast courage and nobility of soul of ex-convict Jean Valjean, always in danger from the relentless pursuit of the diabolical Inspector Javert.

Translated by Isabel F. Hapgood

Public Domain (P)2015 Naxos AudioBooks Classics Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction French Revolution Middle Ages Heartfelt
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Very well narrated, one of the most amazing stories ever written. Les miserables is a terrific insight into French history. Two thirds of the book doesn't advance the plot, but it is a description of French life with amazing attention to detail.

It would be good if whisoersync for kindle was made available.

Epic book, great story and historical document

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Magnificent narration, of a beautiful story. It's us hard to describe just what a wonderful experience, listening to this book was.

Absolutely beautiful, heart-rending

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A epic in every way. Victor Hugo takes you on a truely wonderful journey of redemption. Long it is but with the majestic detail he provides you fall into the world as it was.

Read this it will be a commitment but one you will never regret. Truely wonderful.

Better than you could imagine

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This book is a masterpiece delving into the depths of virtue, evil and redemption. This book is well worth the time it takes to read. The narration is exemplary, Bill Homewood is one of the best narrators there is.

One of the greatest books ever written!

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One of the best classic books and a Must read for everyone. The book about misery, redemption and faith of humanity.

Fantastic and amazing classic

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The Narrator was fantastic his French pronunciation was amazing. He read with clarity , each character was well portrayed.
A long book, with lots of historical facts.
Never boring. Enjoyed every minute

Fantastic

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The story is good, and that goes without saying, but the audio is a bit shoddy. The reader was incredibly slow, and the sound quality was so poor that I needed to have speakers connected to my phone just to hear it

Not bad for a free recording

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Beautiful reading and beautifully performed work of a masterpiece in Christian culture. All of humanity is within these pages

Masterful work of art

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I've always loved the musical and so wanted to listen to the novel which inspired it - knowing that, of course, there would be marked differences. I love this story of hope and redemption, mercy and grace. I am glad I took the (considerable) time to listen to it. Having said that, if I desire to read it again I will find an abridged version. The story really is very good but the chapters devoted to French politics and the people involved in the Revolution I found exceedingly boring. Perhaps, in part, that is because I don't speak French and all those names and quotes were just too much for me; perhaps it is because the wittiness is lost in translation. Or maybe it is just boring - I eventually resorted to fast forwarding those chapters for the sake of my patience and sanity.
I thought that the narrator was excellent. I'm glad that he can also sing in tune.
On the whole, I do recommend this novel and I think that it is worth persevering with. You will find yourself genuinely caring for the main characters.

truly a classic

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Perhaps the most beautiful thing I've ever experienced in my life. Truely, utterly amazing story.

The Most Beautiful

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