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Les Misérables: The Fall of Fantine
Happy Free Comic Book Day! UDON proudly presents UDON Manga Classics -- Classic Literature faithfully adapted into manga form! In this digital edition of the Free Comic Book Day release, discover the story of Fantine, from the revered novel Les Miserables! Her tragic life and sacrifices ensure a brighter world for her daughter, but will they be too much for her tender soul? Also included is a preview of the second UDON Manga Classics release, Jane Austen's PRIDE & PREJUDICE!
But this Free Comic Book Day, learn the story of Fantine, the beautiful, fragile, doomed heroine of Les Miz in this special stand-alone chapter.
But this Free Comic Book Day, learn the story of Fantine, the beautiful, fragile, doomed heroine of Les Miz in this special stand-alone chapter.
45 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 14, 2014
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Stacy King
51 books220 followersHi there! I'm a Toronto-based writer and editor who works in both prose and graphic novel formats, usually for younger readers.
My current projects include:
Dungeons and Dragons Young Adventurer's Guides - introducing new players to the classic role-playing game through amazing new artwork and streamlined prose.
Manga Classics - faithful adaptations of western literary classics with Japanese-style artwork.
Beyond writing, my interests include historical costuming, comics, manga, young adult fiction, magic realism, chocolate, and the oxford comma.
My current projects include:
Dungeons and Dragons Young Adventurer's Guides - introducing new players to the classic role-playing game through amazing new artwork and streamlined prose.
Manga Classics - faithful adaptations of western literary classics with Japanese-style artwork.
Beyond writing, my interests include historical costuming, comics, manga, young adult fiction, magic realism, chocolate, and the oxford comma.
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February 16, 2015
Beautiful artwork! Loved reading one of my favorite classics in manga form.
March 1, 2022
A little taste
This sampler of the iconic story turned manga had me suffering so much. With great detail and a fluid technique hooks the reader to this classic.
It's only downfall being leaving us with just the taste! I would surely buy the complete piece.
This sampler of the iconic story turned manga had me suffering so much. With great detail and a fluid technique hooks the reader to this classic.
It's only downfall being leaving us with just the taste! I would surely buy the complete piece.
February 11, 2020
So sad
Good artwork but vary vary sad. It's only a preview to the longer story. Theirs also 5 or so pages from a pride and prejudice comic.
Good artwork but vary vary sad. It's only a preview to the longer story. Theirs also 5 or so pages from a pride and prejudice comic.
May 14, 2020
Very good. I have never read the original, but was enthralled by this Manga version!
August 28, 2014
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The classic epic, Les Miserables is retold here with classic manga art. I’m not fond of this art style, the wide eyed, sparkly shoujo-kawaii style art. The art aside it’s a wonderful re-telling staying true to the classic, but presenting it in a way that’s easily understood. Some of the more delicate nuances of the source material are lost in translation, but it’s still a strong story. This volume focuses on Fantine and her story within Les Mis. I found that she was even more sympathetic in this version, causing me to feel really sorry for her.
Some of the narration is repeated throughout the pages, creating a double exposition effect. I wasn’t too bothered by this, as it happens in other volumes and series. If you’re interested in reading this, and you haven’t read manga, please be sure to read from right to left (so start at what would typically be the end of the book). The art style takes a little while to get used to, and the text is a bit overblown, but at it’s core it’s a great presentation of an iconic piece of literature.
The classic epic, Les Miserables is retold here with classic manga art. I’m not fond of this art style, the wide eyed, sparkly shoujo-kawaii style art. The art aside it’s a wonderful re-telling staying true to the classic, but presenting it in a way that’s easily understood. Some of the more delicate nuances of the source material are lost in translation, but it’s still a strong story. This volume focuses on Fantine and her story within Les Mis. I found that she was even more sympathetic in this version, causing me to feel really sorry for her.
Some of the narration is repeated throughout the pages, creating a double exposition effect. I wasn’t too bothered by this, as it happens in other volumes and series. If you’re interested in reading this, and you haven’t read manga, please be sure to read from right to left (so start at what would typically be the end of the book). The art style takes a little while to get used to, and the text is a bit overblown, but at it’s core it’s a great presentation of an iconic piece of literature.
July 20, 2014
There have been many interpretations of Victor Hugo's Les Mis -- why not a manga one? Just remember that manga is read from right to left, otherwise, you might either find this retelling very confusing, or artistically brilliant.
Personally, I found it a bit disappointing. The art is fairly typical manga, with nothing unique about it, though it does well enough at telling the story. My problem comes in the fact that the text overshadows those images by too often stating the obvious. This might be a case of lost in translation, but really, there was just too much unnecessary repetition in the text. That said, this all works well for a much younger audience. The manga does a good job of dealing with the more mature and darker themes, without fully dumbing them down.
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With thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.
Personally, I found it a bit disappointing. The art is fairly typical manga, with nothing unique about it, though it does well enough at telling the story. My problem comes in the fact that the text overshadows those images by too often stating the obvious. This might be a case of lost in translation, but really, there was just too much unnecessary repetition in the text. That said, this all works well for a much younger audience. The manga does a good job of dealing with the more mature and darker themes, without fully dumbing them down.
www.BiblioSanctum.com
With thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.
March 23, 2015
This is my second experience with a Manga book, and I certainly see why these graphic novels appeal to children and teenagers. I hope a lot of adults are reading them too, as the illustrations add a lot to the story.
I never read Les Miserables before now, although I do have a copy of it in my bookcase. I plan to read it in the near future because I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
The copy I read was downloaded to my tablet. Although I did see that I was to start at the back, I thought the downloaded copy was probably in the correct order. After reading several pages, and being completely baffled by the book, I gave up and reread the reviews I saw online. When I realized my mistake, I went to the last page and started again.
Thank you Manga for a wonderful reading experience. I very highly recommend this book.
I never read Les Miserables before now, although I do have a copy of it in my bookcase. I plan to read it in the near future because I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
The copy I read was downloaded to my tablet. Although I did see that I was to start at the back, I thought the downloaded copy was probably in the correct order. After reading several pages, and being completely baffled by the book, I gave up and reread the reviews I saw online. When I realized my mistake, I went to the last page and started again.
Thank you Manga for a wonderful reading experience. I very highly recommend this book.
March 31, 2015
I found this to be much more accessible than the original unabridged text, the original text I thoroughly disliked. All the issues I had with the original novel were addressed in adapting the story for the manga format. It lost its wholly dislikeable rambling and meandering effect, condensing this once mammoth text to a more pleasing length while keeping the essence of all the so important relationships intact. All this accomplished and now complemented by gorgeous illustrations. My only complaints being that some pages and panels looked a little cluttered and also I wished that the entirety of the book had been fully coloured rather just one or two panels at the start.
I received a free copy of this book through Netgalley in an exchange for a fair and honest review.
I received a free copy of this book through Netgalley in an exchange for a fair and honest review.
July 14, 2014
BookTubeAThon Challenge #1-A book with pictures.
Whoa, that was super short. Got this at the free comic book day this year in May. This is a preview for a series that adapts classics into manga. Kind of reminded me of No Fear series in that way. I enjoyed the story, it was good pacing and I liked the artwork. Fantine is too dumb and trusting of everyone, but I guess without that the story couldn't have gotten going. Reading this makes me want to actually read the classic novel even more now, which means it did it's job. It also previewed Pride & Prejudice, which I liked as well so now I want the whole series :p
On to the next challenge! :]
Whoa, that was super short. Got this at the free comic book day this year in May. This is a preview for a series that adapts classics into manga. Kind of reminded me of No Fear series in that way. I enjoyed the story, it was good pacing and I liked the artwork. Fantine is too dumb and trusting of everyone, but I guess without that the story couldn't have gotten going. Reading this makes me want to actually read the classic novel even more now, which means it did it's job. It also previewed Pride & Prejudice, which I liked as well so now I want the whole series :p
On to the next challenge! :]
February 25, 2015
*I received and ARC from Netgalley*
Surprisingly, this was an artful and thoroughly well done adaptation of Hugo's classic novel. I was skeptical at first, but the art and attention to the critical details of the story as well as the heartache, strife, and complicated characters were upheld even in this genre.
One note was that the ARC was a bit confusing at first in digital form since it did not take into account the reverse reading nature of Manga! lol
Surprisingly, this was an artful and thoroughly well done adaptation of Hugo's classic novel. I was skeptical at first, but the art and attention to the critical details of the story as well as the heartache, strife, and complicated characters were upheld even in this genre.
One note was that the ARC was a bit confusing at first in digital form since it did not take into account the reverse reading nature of Manga! lol
April 8, 2015
Picked this up on ComiXology as part of FCBD (Free Comic Book Day) here: https://isotope.comicretailer.com/FCB...
It's a well-told little story, even if it does still feel weird to see Les Mis characters and plot points without music. Definitely interested in this style, but I think I'd be more likely to read Manga Classics adaptations of stories that I don't already know.
It's a well-told little story, even if it does still feel weird to see Les Mis characters and plot points without music. Definitely interested in this style, but I think I'd be more likely to read Manga Classics adaptations of stories that I don't already know.
February 8, 2015
More like a 4.5. The only complaint is that some pages had a lot of text and looked cluttered.
February 23, 2015
This was an amazing adaption of Hugo's story. It was my first manga, and I really enjoyed reading it. I could envision adding it to my classroom library.
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