pick#readlesmis @TheBookHippie
First published in 1862, LES MIS is one of the most ambitious and influential novels in world literature that explores poverty, justice, and redemption in post-revolutionary France. The story centers on Jean Valjean, a former prisoner who rebuilds his life through compassion, while being relentlessly pursued by the rigid Inspector Javert. ⬇️
#haikuhive #haikuaday #haikureview
I was lucky enough to see the musical on Broadway in the early 80s. From that point on, I always aspired to read it. Tried two times and failed miserably ... until the #readlesmis group and @TheBookHippie. As much as I adored the musical, the book, of course, is better. I snot-nosed cried my way through to the end. 💙🇫🇷♥️
One year to finish.
No words can do it justice--
Except “Vive la France!“
[It's] Les Misérables, it was taken off the market, I managed to get a few copies before they shredded them...
What's it about?"
"A man who, out of starvation, steals a loaf of bread and is hounded by the police for the rest of his life. SAVAK thinks the book might miror some things in our society."
I put it in my scholbag and headed home....
How strange that in our culture books were considered dangerous...
#bookspin #bookspin2025 #bookspin25
@TheAromaOfBooks 🩵☃️💙
Can't believe we're on the last two book of the year! I was waiting all year to finally add LES MISERABLES! I've been reading it since 1/1/25 with the #readlesmis crew, and we will finish this month! Right, @TheBookHippie? 🤩
#Wardens2025 #Read2025 #WeekendReads #WeekendReading #Hashtagbrigade #ReadLesMis
My currently open #Chunksters 📚 I‘m hoping to be caught up on Les Miserables by eod on Nov 30th🤞🏻
11 months in, this sentence made me laugh. 😅 (no book hate intended, just a little fun 😉)
#readlesmis @thebookhippie
#haikuaday #haikuhive #readlesmis
Young voice in the dark,
sings of hope on cobblestones.
A sparrow's last spark.
Kristy_K, quietjenn, DebinHawaii, Mimi28, tpixie, Cuilin, TheBookHippie, Gleefulreader, DieAReader, JenlovesJT47, Susanita, Reggie, Deblovestoread, Librarybelle, vivastory, MatchlessMarie, Andrew65, Itchyfeetreader, jdiehr, Bookwomble, CBee, dabbe, kelli7990, Jari-chan, ImperfectCJ, lil1inblue, PageShifter, The_Book_Ninja, julieclair, AnnCrystal, bellabella, BooksandCoffee4Me
Despite these potential drawbacks for some, LES MISERABLES remains a major work of world literature, valued for its enduring themes and powerful human stories.
I absolutely loved it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1d