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“He must have reflected that the man, this Jean Valjean, was sufficiently oppressed already with the burden of his wretchedness, and that it was better to distract his thoughts and make him feel, if only for a little while, that he was a man like any other.”
— Jan 23, 2026 10:56PM
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“He was so invaluable that he had to be honored and so kindly that he had to be loved.”
— Feb 12, 2026 01:54PM
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“That day was flooded from beginning to end with sunshine. All nature seemed on holiday…The four entranced couples were a part of all this magic…These are life’s delights. These momentary, happy pairings are a deep response to life and nature.”
This novel has been super enjoyable so far…some of the best prose I’ve ever read. 1100 pages to go!
— Feb 05, 2026 09:08PM
This novel has been super enjoyable so far…some of the best prose I’ve ever read. 1100 pages to go!
