It is of course a marvellous book. The weight of the story and the narrative is just unthinkable. However, i did drift quite a little bit at the diversions (i know they are meaningful) in the story.
Les Misérables is not only a story about individual destiny, but also a profound exploration of social injustice and the light of humanity. Victor Hugo portrays the life of Jean Valjean as a journey of redemption, turning the story of a former convict into an epic of moral awakening.
What moved me most was Valjean’s unyielding kindness even after being wronged by the world, he still chose compassion over hatred. His strength lies not in power, but in his ability to forgive and love. This, to me, is the truest form of greatness not the absence of suffering, but the courage to remain kind in spite of it.
Hugo’s words reveal the darkness of 19th-century France, yet within that darkness shines the unbreakable light of humanity. Every character Fantine’s sorrow, Cosette’s innocence, Javert’s inner conflict mirrors the eternal struggle between despair and hope. After reading this masterpiece, I was reminded that redemption is possible, and that even in misery, the human spirit can still choose love.