I enjoyed this manga version of the classic story. It was a fun way for a new generation to learn about the classics.

Les Misérables is one of my most favorite classics, so I was excited to read this one! Les Mis is the story of the convict, Jean Valjean, who had been imprisoned for nineteen years, solely because he stole bread to feed his starving family. After being released, he abandons his former life and creates a factory, bringing a town from poverty to prosperity. That is when we meet Fantine, a young woman doing everything in her power to care for her daughter Cossette, who is in the care of a crooked innkeeper and his wife, who swindle Fantine out of her money until she has nothing left.
The stories of both Jean Valjean and Fantine are tragic, but besides the horrors of poverty, Les Mis also illustrates the courage and selflessness of a man striving to live for God.
As I read each part of the story, songs from the musical kept swirling through my head. It was also fun to see some of the illustrations were similar to scenes from the movie adaptation, starring Hugh Jackman. Like the giant random elephant and the way the café was built. To be honest, I was kinda hoping that they would start singing Do You Hear the People Sing but of course, this is the adaptation of the book, and not the play.
Manga Classics: Les Misérables is a wonderful adaptation of the original classic, and it perfect for anyone who loves classics, tragic tales, or wants to read Les Mis without having to leaf through over five hundred pages.

NOTE: I received an ARC copy from the publisher through NetGalley for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I’ve been a fan of Les Miserables pretty much my whole life. I’ve seen the stage musical many times and I love the original book. We won’t talk about the movie; it irks me.

I thought this was a wonderful adaptation that stayed close to the source material, and the illustrations were beautiful. My only slight qualm was that Eponine was depicted slightly nastier and more bitter than what she was.

A lovely read, and I’d definitely recommend it.

**Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this Manga on netgalley in exchange for an honest review**

I have tried to read manga all my life but have issues getting interested/involved with the story typically, which is why when I saw a manga based on a source material I loved I was immediately interested. This particular manga is a retelling of Les Miserables written by Victor Hugo in 1862.I love Les Miserables and have read it and seen the musical and movie adaptation several times.

Throughout this book I was blown away by the beautiful and detailed artwork and how, for the most part, the plot was told wonderfully. The only criticism I have is it feels that we may have too much world building/backstory for one part of the story and not enough for others. I also wasn't a huge fan of the blurbs told during time changes that quickly summarized what I felt to be very essential pieces of the story - but I do understand and appreciate that this was done in a way as to keep the manga at a good and reasonable length. That being said, if those parts of the story had been given a true chance I would have given this a 5 star.

While I love the original story and keep it near and dear to my heart - I have a newfound love for this version and its beautiful artwork. Had my minor grievances been handled differently in the plot point (though like I said, I get why it's like this) I would have loved it even more.

Les Miserables is one of Victor Hugo's classics that has been the inspiration for many musicals and movies. A story about a criminal who is free, but never really free because of his past. The struggles of a mom who gives her little girl in the care of the Thenardier. It comes together in a beautiful love story.

Bij making a graphic novel of this classic this book is reaching out to a whole new public. And that really is a good thing. At the same time - for me - as a person who loves the musical and the movies, but most of all who loves the book, this graphic novel is not really what I had hoped for.

A shortened version of the book, where several keymoments are made to a minimalistic part of the story is something I miss. At the same time the readers who will read this book shall not miss it because they never knew the complete story as it's been told bij Hugo.

The Les Miserables Manga Classic edition is an abridged version and the version most readers and movie goers are familiar with. It mainly follows the life of the convict Jean Valjean.

This Manga had a lot less text then other Mangas I have read in this same series. Most of the storytelling relied heavily on the illustrations which were clearly illustrated. Not being super familiar with the story, I was able to follow along pretty easily. I think having a deeper knowledge of the story could be a help, but it is not necessary.

I plan on picking Les Mieserables up after reading this. This was my third Manga/Manga Classic and I have really been enjoying them. This gave me a nice introduction to what I can expect from the over 1000 page book that the original Les Miserbales is. This Manga Classic, along with the others in the collection, are great for lovers of Classics, Mangas, Young Adult, and readers open to other formats or adaptions of original books. I think these Mangas are a great way to ease someone into classics. I love classics, but sometimes I find I need some visual help to fully understand what is going on and these Manga Classics are great for that!

I received a PDF copy for review through Net Galley. All opinions are 100% my own.

A thorough adaptation, including many details from the book which are omitted in movie or musical productions. I think it does an especially good job of portraying Valjeans struggle to leave his past behind and Javert's obsession with tracking him down.

The story is easy to follow, and the little kids are so cute!

Thank you to NetGalley and UDON Entertainment for sending the eBook manga version of Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables to me for an honest review.
I requested several classic manga’s and have really been enjoying them. I am embarrassed to say that, while I own the originals, I haven’t read them yet. After reading this beautiful adaptation, I am adding Les Miserables to my 2020 to-be-read list.
I can’t state whether or not this is an accurate adaptation, but I can say that this manga was well written and illustrated. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and fell in love with the characters more and more as I read through to the emotional ending.
I think this format creates an interest in classics for all ages; it’s a great way to introduce young people to these treasures.

I think this was a very successful adaptation of the classic. The art style was adorably charming and the storytelling was crisp and cleverly succinct. I think this medium is an excellent way to introduce young readers to the wisdom of classic literature. I will be looking for more of these retellings in the future, definitely.

On the story side, as for The Count of Monte Cristo, it’s been too long since I’ve read or seen an adaptation to remember the story precisely (for example I didn’t remember at all that Gavroche was Thenardier’s son), but I still had a feeling of skimming quite present at time. At the end of the manga, the team charged with the adaptation talks about the difficulties in having such an massive book fitted in a manga that’s only one third of its size, and about the choices that had to be made. Please note that in some reviews readers remark upon the fact some scenes were moved from the original timeline, but I didn’t noticed it at all.

On the drawing side, the style is what we can usually see in mangas, with especially characters who look much younger than they are. The details are really well-made, each character is drawn in a unique and recognizable way, and the settings represent the period. The only detail that annoyed me: when we see again Eponine Thenardier now grown-up, the rags she’s wearing form an asymmetrical dress reaching only mid-thigh on one side. Of course it shows she’s very poor but that seemed strange for the period IMO.

To conclude I’d say this manga is probably not the best adaptation of the novel if you want to discover a maximum of the story, there are movies that are more complete. However it’s a good approach that will always seem more accessible to those who could be discouraged by the thickness of the original novel.

The artwork is beautiful but the story didn't cut it for me. I was planning on reading the original version after finishing the Manga Classic but now I'm reconsidering as I really really didn't enjoy the small amount I was able to finish.

I loved this. It basically broke down a really complex story into a nicely wrapped package. I was never able to get through the actual novel, so this was a great substitute to get the gist of the story.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

I really loved reading the manga adaptation of Les miserables. The story is moving and brilliant and the artwork is from the talented SunNeko Lee. The drawings and adaptation is really good and the artist was able to convey the characters' emotions through a perfect artwork.

Jean Valjean, an ex convict (he was arrested for stealing a piece of bread) is haunted and tormented by the policeman Javert after breaking his parole. During his life, while escaping him, he adopts various identities and try to redime himself from his past, becoming an honest and loving man. A loving mayor, doing charity, helping poor people.
His fate crossed Fantine's, a young mother forced to work as a prostitute to get the money to help her illegittimate daughter, who lived with a couple she thought were kind. But Cosette Is mistreated and abused and when Fantine died Valjean decided to find the girl and give her a good life. Their fates are deeply intertwined with those of Javert, obsessed with Valjean, still believing him to be a villain even though the man was never one, and of Marius, the son of a man whose life was saved during a battle by the same man who mistreated Cosette as child. Set during a time of revolution, it's a tragedy of love, redemptionzl, Truth and vengeance.

The artwork is perfect, the story adapted on point and I loved It.

Manga Classics: Les Miserables by Crystal S. Chan, 337 pages. GRAPHIC NOVEL
Udon Entertainment, 2014. $20.
Language: G (0 swears, 0 “f”); Mature Content: PG13; Violence: PG13
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
Jean Valjean is an ex-convict, struggling to live a good life while still being pursued by his former prison guard. On the run, Valjean takes on many different roles, including father as he adopts an abused orphan. He becomes even more desperate to live well with his new daughter dependent on him, but can Valjean ever do enough to break free from his past?
Les Miserables is a classic, and it seems to me that the majority of people have seen the musical or have heard the plot line from others but few actually read the full story by Victor Hugo -- which is nearly 1500 pages long. This manga version makes the intimidating book more approachable and plants the desire to read through the original. With such a long story being told in the manga style, putting all the details in is impossible, and I found myself with a couple questions by the end, which a friend told me are addressed by the full book. So, no, this version is not perfect, but I mourned and rejoiced with the characters and found beauty in both the story and the illustrations.
Reviewer: Carolina Herdegen

Les Miserables Manga is graphically and honestly portrayal of the original novel by Victor Hugo. I found the mostly black and white illustrations a very honest aspect of the time period in which the novel is based. The drawings capture the complex characters and allow a unique view of the tale. I honestly feel that turning classics in mangas and graphic novels allows people who would normally be wold be turned away from these sometimes large and dry books a chance to see them in a different way. I honestly enjoyed the Manga and would recommend it to anyone who feels that traditional classics aren't for them.

I'm a huge fan of Les Miserables the Musical, but I've also read Victor Hugo's novel. This was a great adaptation of the story - true to the original and easy to read. This version explains enough of the politics in the story to make it understandable, while focusing on Jean Valjean's struggle to redeem himself. Victor Hugo as manga? I say it's a yes!

A great introduction to the book and for those who have only seen the musical the story line is along the lines of how the musical played out. You are not looking at a big thick book like the original. Character sketches and adapting the book into manga is at the back of the book which is cool to see.

I have tried to read Les Miserables on more then one occasion, but have always abandoned it. This is the perfect way to experience the story. The graphics helped me keep the story straight and I loved it. I read the entire book in one sitting. I can't wait to read more of these.

*~.Book Analysis.~*
Just remembering that those were my impressions and opinion as a reader :)

Rating: 5 stars
Reading period: Sept. 24th, 2019
Format: ebook
Source: NetGalley – I have received this copy in exchange for an honest review.
Release date: Sept. 17th, 2014

PROS
This was a beautiful take into another heavy and sad classic that everyone should read at least once in life. I specially loved the art, that mixes manga and french details so well. I loved how everything was detailed without making the story aloof.

CONS
Why must such a perfect story have such a sad ending again?? It was just the manga adaptation and I cried!

COVER ANALYSIS
I honestly don't think that the cover did this story justice this time, even though I understand their message with it. Cosette is a cutie, but she alone in the cover has a week appeal for me.

RECOMMENDED FOR
Manga, Comics and Classic lovers!

These graphic novels by Stacy King and UDON Entertainment are a wonderful introduction to some of the world's greatest literature. The art is emotive and smart. The adaption is respectful of the original story. This artistic approach opens up the literature to an entirely new audience. Les Miserables is a tragic, sad and beautiful book and this graphic novel is a wonderful tribute to the original. If you have young people who refuse to look at the classics this would be a perfect way to give them a nudge.

Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the digital ARC in exchange for my review.