This is one of the best classic stories I've read so far. and thanks to this graphic novel that I was able to read the entire story of Les Miserables. I watched the movie, and have read the story; and now, I'm looking forward to be able to see in person the musical in the future.

I may also add that while reading the part of Eponine's unrequited love, I can't help myself from singing On My Own – my favorite song in the musical – especially on the part where she always see Cosette and Marius together. Just like me, I think a lot of readers would be able to sympathized with her because once or twice in their life, they have experienced Eponine's predicament.

This is an amazing adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic novel! The author and artist have done a wonderful job keeping the mystery and intrigue with the twists and turns of this tale true to the story.
With that said please read the full length classic novel before/after reading this so you can see the creators entire vision. I have read several Manga Classics by Udon and they never cease to amaze and delight me. Using the Manga medium for these stories is genius and creates interest in reading the classics for younger generations. People that might otherwise forego reading a classic will give it a chance.

This story is about Jean Valjean, a convict who is given another chance in life even though a determined detective won't stop pursuing him.
Don't want to spoil anything but this is one of my favorite classic novels and I was very happy with this adaptation.

Manga is such a fun way to revisit these classic stories. Also the graphics are gorgeous!

My students would love this book. They enjoy reading graphic novels and I love when they read something of merit.

I debated between three and four stars for this manga. The art was lovely and I enjoyed the story enough to finish it quickly. Cosette was easily the loveliest drawn but I also liked how Jarvert and Eponine were drawn as well.

Unfortunately, I think this manga could have done with being longer, or being split into two volumes due to the sheer size of the story they were adapting. Several things were skipped over very quickly, I felt, like the revolution and the reveal at the end, and I think the book lost something because of it.

That said, I did still enjoy it.

I loved this book. I haven't read the actual Les Mis. yet, so this was a great way for me to see what goes on it and see if I'm interested. The illustrations were engaging and really added to the story. This wasn't too long and I feel like people with a short attention span could read this without a problem. A would recommend this. 5 out of 5 stars.

“Nobody loves the light like the blind man.”
― Victor Hugo, Les Misérables

I like the idea of turning Classics into Manga, I didn't read the original book. I know the story only through watching the movie, many of my friends LOVED the movie and they were hyped so much that I ended up disappointed after watching it.

For those like me who can not simply risk reading a 1463 pages long book and end up disappointed, this is an amazing alternative, we can read this fast and get to know the story! I know I will be reading the Manga versions of Pride and Prejudice and Jane Eyre because I don't have a single clue about them.

I rated the book 3 stars as there were some very cheesy pages that can't be ignored.

Very tactfully done. I'm in love with this series of graphic novels.

Loved this! It is difficult to fit this story into the 10 chapters, but I enjoyed what was included.

The overall script of the manga is faithful to the original novel, but it is probably the weakest comic in the series in terms of artwork. Still a pleasurable read for young audiences.

This manga brought tears to my eyes, and I think everything was shown really well.

Somehow, I've never been a huge fan of Les Mis, but this manga changed my mind! For the first time, I actually enjoyed reading this classic story!

The artwork really brings the story to life, and enhances the characters so much. I loved seeing cute little Cosette when she's a tiny little girl, and the brave and generous Jean Valjean striving to protect her. Seeing the expressions on their faces made them more real and relatable. The story is full of action and suspense, and that is reflected excellently in the art panels.

The writing is really brilliant, especially since it can't be easy to condense such a complicated story into this format. In just a few words, the characters' deep motivations are laid bare to the reader. The plot is easily understood without losing any of its multiple layers of meaning and emotion.

I loved it so much!! I read it all in one sitting, and I can't wait to read more of these Manga Classics.

Disclaimer: I received an ecopy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.

Loved this book! Really brought a classic story to live in a new format! Would definitely recommend!

I love the traditional storyline and I absolutely love that it was made into a manga. It keeps with the traditional story while adding illustrations to keep even the most fearful reader engaged. It reads like the traditional manga style while keeping with the storyline of the book. It is absolutely amazing and the illustrations are perfect. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone that loves the classic but wants to read them with a twist.

A big thank you to Udon Entertainment and Netgalley for this free copy in exchange for an unbiased review. Since it's manga I've already had a sneak peek at the animation scrolling to the beginning, and it's just so striking!

Absolutely superb! This was the first manga I've ever read and I found the format very easy to follow. This WAS Les Mis at its finest. I cried at all of the spots I typically break down. Fantine breaks my heart. I can't help it. I felt her despondency and heartbreak in these illustrations. The same at the barricade and at the end when Valjean is reunited with Cosette. Just perfect depictions. The plot was spot on and I am verging on saying that if someone was assigned this in a lit class you could just about get away with reading this version and passing a test.
This book has opened a door into a new genre for me. I'm really interested in looking for more classics given this treatment. I'm just so impressed. Great job!

*** Disclaimer: I received a copy from the author/publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review ***

Rating:4/5

Okay so out of the three Manga Classics that I requested from Netgalley this was my most anticipated one. I am obsessed with Les Miserable and I have watched every movie adaptation and musical out there. I have gone to see the musical in person in 2015 and I listen to the soundtrack regularly. I'm complete Les Mis trash XD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The only thing I haven't done is read the original work because it is a behemoth HOWEVER that doesn't mean that I never will. Its one of the only classics I still wish to read the original version of.

So you know that I had to listen to the 25th anniversary edition soundtrack while reading this and once the initial track came on I was in the zone. I opened the manga and instead of being in Toulon I was reading the back story of Fantine meeting the Mr.and Mrs. Thenardier. I was a bit taken aback at first but realized that this was a great way to start the story off too and it answered some questions about how Fantine met them. With my expectations now set that this was not going to be a manga version of the musical, I continued to read.

The art was of course beautiful and the overall plot was told well but it did introduce a side character that I never knew about which was Eponine's sister Azelma and it revealed Gavrosh as (view spoiler). I would have like to know more about both of these relationships in the book and maybe get a bit more overall background on the Thenardiers as a family. Of course doing so would have brought this manga to a page count I was anticipating it to be. I was honestly shocked that the the page count was shorter than 400 pages. Les Mis is like 1500 pages unabridged and to compress it to this size was probably no easy feat.

I throughly enjoyed this version of the story anyways and if they had added that information about the Thenardiers this would have been a 5 star read. I still think Les Mis is best enjoyed as a musical but this comes in as a close second. If you've seen the musical, tell me your fave character and song in the comments below.

Happy Reading

Jo

I have always loved the movie Beauty and the beast. I love that manga came out with a graphic novel for the live adaption of the film. As always the illustrations are beautiful and full of life. The book was a very quick light read. I read it in one sitting which only took an hour. We got to see a little bit of what happens after the happily ever after which I think is really cool. I wonder if the entranchess is Belle's mother. This book does not disappoint. Now I am off to read the Beast's tale

If you are used to the style of Manga, this book shouldn't take you too long to get your head around. I studied Japanese in university (as a minor subject) and first became interested in Manga then. Traditionally, they read books from right to left, and therefore from back cover to front cover, in Japan, so this style of reading isn't new to me and didn't cause me any major concern. However, if you are new to Manga this can be a little off-putting, as not only do you read the pages from back cover to front cover, but you also read each little strip from right to left. So, essentially, you are reading backwards. But don't let that put you off: Manga is an interesting and entertaining art and you can find some great titles both here and abroad to enjoy.

Because Victor Hugo's classic novel is loved by so many people around the world, I was so curious to see how this Manga edition would treat this famous story of love and tragedy set in 19th century France. I was also nervous, for the very same reason, because I didn't know if this adaptation would be able to capture the magic of the original work. I was pleasantly surprised, however. The artwork is very expressive and doesn't take from the true poignancy of the story. The majority of the characters work, paying tribute to the originals but presented through a Manga-style veil. The setting is mirrored nicely, again paying tribute to what was intended - 19th century France - but with Manga-style flourishes.

This could work as a standalone story of Les Misérables but, personally, I would recommend a reading of the classic novel before you take this on. I'll explain why: Hugo's novel is dense and detailed. This Manga version tries to pay tribute to that and cram every little bit of necessary information in, but as a result there are details being introduced at a lightening pace, so it is easy to become overwhelmed.

For what I think is likely for dramatic effect, the writer has moved key scenes around, creating a reshuffling that may deter those who are in love with the original story. I tried to go into my reading of this with an open mind, so I didn't let this bother me too much. However, I can completely understand why this may put some readers off (then again, those who choose to read these kinds of Manga comics will be fans of the genre and, therefore, understand).

Overall, it basically works. The artwork, as I have mentioned, is good and expresses the emotion central to the story. The characters look like they should and the effort to remain true to the original is commendable. I don't think I would recommend this as a replacement reading for Les Misérables, or as an introduction to the original text, but I would certainly recommend it to fans of the Manga genre or anyone interested in opening their mind to a reimagining of Hugo's classic.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

This is just such a fabulous and accessible rake on one of my favourite b9oks of all time. The artwork is exquisite and all the important plot points and more importantly the underlying themes are hit. I am well aware that 19th C literature is hir and miss for most people but Les Miserables deals with such important examinations of personal choice, forgiveness, mistakes and triumphs and morality that I am delighted it has been made accessible to a new group of people in this format. Our budget at the library is very small for graphic novels but I will deginitely attempt to squeeze it for a copy of this - if nothing else my teenaged reading group would love it. A beautiful book.

I love these Manga Classics. They provide an accessible entry point for classics that can seem too complex and a little dull to teens. Highly recommended.