Les Misérables
About this book
In this story of the trials of the peasant Jean Valjean--a man unjustly imprisoned, baffled by destiny, and hounded by his nemesis, the magnificently realized, ambiguously malevolent police detective Javert--Hugo achieves the sort of rare imaginative resonance that allows a work of art to transcend its genre.
Reader Profile
4.2/5 · 860724 readers · 464 pages · ≈ 8 h 36 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Les Misérables?
About ≈ 8 h 36 m — 464 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Les Misérables?
464 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Les Misérables?
It sits on the Historical Fiction, Adventure, History shelves.
Has Les Misérables been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Q131995395 (2026), Les Misérables (2013), Les Misérables (2012).
Is Les Misérables in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Les Misérables?
The main characters include Jean Valjean, Javert, Javier Peñalosa.
Where does Les Misérables take place?
It is set in Toulon, (France), Paris (France) during 19th century, 1815, 1832.
Who wrote Les Misérables?
Victor Hugo.
Where can I read Les Misérables online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library