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Swathi
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The one constant of Marius’ character is that he is deeply confused. I can’t say I find him very compelling but I appreciate Hugo’s attention, with both light critique and sympathy, to characters who are less strong/certain in their moral constitution as a Jean Valjean.
— Aug 28, 2023 09:27AM
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Swathi
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Genius plot developments. Hugo messes with true/false accounts of reality in really clever ways. I always expected the climax of Les Mis to be the dramatic barricade but it really comes in these subtle conversational moments between supporting characters.
— Aug 28, 2023 01:27PM
Swathi
is 95% done
Time to finish this on the Amtrak.
Inspector Javert’s character arc is impeccable. The pages and pages of self-reflection are some of the best in the book.
— Aug 28, 2023 07:41AM
Inspector Javert’s character arc is impeccable. The pages and pages of self-reflection are some of the best in the book.
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Marius' prolonged moral confusion is interesting and departs from the typical stock of righteous/certain protagonists — definitely flattened in most of the adaptations of Les Mis I've seen. I really hope Hugo builds out Cosette's character more than "she was homely and now she is pretty."
— Jan 11, 2023 11:32AM
