Les Misérables

Penguin Classics

De: Christine Donougher, Victor Hugo, Robert Tombs

Narrado por: Adeel Akhtar, Natalie Simpson, Adrian Scarborough, Emma Fielding, John Owen-Jones

Brought to you by Penguin.

This Penguin Classic is performed by an ensemble cast which includes the BAFTA award-winning actor Adeel Akhtar (Killing Eve, The Night Manager, Les Miserables), Adrian Scarborough (Gavin and Stacey, The King's Speech), Natalie Simpson (Outlander, Les Miserables), Emma Fielding (Unforgotten, Les Miserables) and John Owen-Jones, who was the youngest actor ever to play the part of Jean Valjean in the stage show of Les Miserables, and who has appeared as Jean Valjean on Broadway and in the West End. This definitive recording includes an introduction by Robert Tombs.

Victor Hugo's tale of injustice, heroism and love follows the fortunes of Jean Valjean, an escaped convict determined to put his criminal past behind him. But his attempts to become a respected member of the community are constantly put under threat: by his own conscience and by the relentless investigations of the dogged policeman Javert. It is not simply for himself that Valjean must stay free, however, for he has sworn to protect the baby daughter of Fantine, driven to prostitution by poverty.

Public Domain (P)2020 Penguin Audio

Magnificent

A grand Audible version of Victor Hugo’s literary, classic masterpiece, Les Miserables. I recommend highly!

Excellent work!

The audio is compromised by a random squeaky sound in the background. It can be distracting.

Top 5 Books Of All Time

One of the greatest novels of all time. Now that I’ve finally read it, I know this to be true. Very talented voice artist(s).

Best book on Audible

This was magnificent. Every word a dagger to the soul. Beauty and horror present throughout. Each narrator brought a certain special essence. Marius book had my favorite narrator. She was one of the few who could capture Gavroche. Do not be turned off by the length or the time commitment. You will be elevated. Soul put higher.

Classic for a reason

The story of Les Miserable is one that resonates today just as much as when Victor Hugo wrote it. Beautiful and heartbreaking. Brokenness with a cry for redemption.

The length of the audio lends itself to the different narrators. I wish I could give more stars.

Great so far

It seems a bit strange writing a review for just the first part (of 6) but I guess it makes sense with there being several different narrators. This book has been on my list for a long time and I can see now why it gets so much acclaim. I was moved to tears several times already. Beautiful and profound. Yes, the writing style is a bit tedious sometimes, the level of detail and back-story. Reminds me of another favorite of mine, The Count of Monte Cristo, in the way it wanders along, with side stories and a plethora of seemingly unimportant characters. But it all adds to the mood making it feel real, and akin to life. The narrator did fine as well. I was not amazed as with some readers, in the different voices of characters, but the telling seems appropriate for the story itself, and that’s enough. He certainly doesn’t distract from the story and I appreciate that.

One of my favourite books

This was one of better translations. I will listen and read again. Definitely get lost in the story whenever I get into it.

So worth it

The weave of this read is fantastic. The depth of character was top notch. Enjoy.

First time

I've not read this, seen the musical, or movie before. needless to say it was everything I've thought it to be. fantastic! lived the whole thing. especially how the history is woven through it from the eyes of characters that lived it. great from start to finish

This was worth the 60+ Hours

I loved the story and this was more in-depth! Something that the musical misses. I loved the performances and never felt bored. I got this for a Paris trip and it was cool walking the areas where half the book was set in.