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Les Miserables
- A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation
- Narrated by: Joss Ackland, Roger Allam, full cast
- Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Joss Ackland, Roger Allam, and Leslie Phillips star in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Victor Hugo’s classic novel.
When poverty drives Jean Valjean to steal a loaf of bread from a baker’s window, it is an action that will haunt him for the rest of his life. A citizen of postrevolutionary France, he is sentenced to nineteen years’ hard labour. On his release his fortunes change, and he becomes a respectable businessman and member of society - and yet his past continues to dog him in the form of the sadistic Inspector Javert, who seems determined to pursue Valjean to the grave.
A student uprising is gaining momentum in Paris, and barricades are being built around the city. Valjean’s adopted daughter, Cosette, has fallen in love with the young revolutionary Marius, and the lives of all three are in peril unless they can flee to safety.
Some of the most significant moments in nineteenth century history form the backdrop for Victor Hugo’s powerful story, in which love and heroism march in the face of poverty and social injustice.
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- DARBY KERN
- 08-02-16
Possibly the best audio version of Les Miserables?
Where does Les Miserables rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This BBC production is probably the best audio dramatization of Victor Hugo's novel. I have Orson Welles Mercury Theater version, which I love, the Focus On The Family version starring Brian Blessed, which is also quite good, but this adaptation takes more time, includes much more of Hugo's text and captures the characters best.
What did you like best about this story?
Redemption. Redemption is a beautiful thing, and though it is carelessly presented in the story (a man, even a priest, cannot redeem a soul- only God can do that), the change in Valjean's heart is staggering to behold. The story is fiction, but it has played out many times in reality. Jesus Christ changes lives. Valjean is an excellent model for that theme.
Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?
Grantaire, one of the students and Marius' friend. I believe he was the one that that slept through the "uprising," then stands with his friends as the police arrive.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
The story is a roller coaster of emotions, that's why it adapted to musical theater so well. It's easy to feel Valjean's anger at the beginning, Fantine's despair, Thernardier's treachery, Marius and Cosette's intense (but virtuous) love, Javert's misguided passion. It's all right there.
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I typically listen to my Audible books/dramas on my iPod while I am walking, driving, exercising. This experience did not feel like it was nearly six hours long. It was told at a comfortable pace and never seemed to drag. It may be because I'm familiar with the source material, but I think it was probably because it was so well done. As a writer of audio dramas I always thought I might have a chance to crack this nut. Now I don't need to! The BBC did a terrific job, which I will listen to again and again.
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- Misha
- 07-30-16
One of the Absolute Best!!
I normally don't write reviews about anything. I usually keep my personal opinion to myself. However, I was completely blown away by this audio dramatization. The actors are outstanding, bringing the story to life. I truly enjoyed the experience and will be listening again in the near future.
You will not be disappointed!
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- Mackintosh
- 02-09-16
Beautifully done!
This was my first exposure to Les Miserables and I couldn't be more pleased!
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- Ibrahim
- 07-14-16
Great capturing story with fantastic performance
One of best in literature brought to life with excellent performance. It's easy to lose sense of time griped listening till end.
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- Amir S.
- 05-29-17
Radio is great
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This radio performance is really neat...It's a better compromise to the book then film could ever be, you get the dazzle without sacrificing too much imagination.
Definitely go for it.
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- Vicente Requena
- 12-14-16
Fantastic
Loved everything about it! The cast, the story, everything. My wife and little daughters liked it too.
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- RaeAnne
- 05-03-19
Wonderful narration of this amazing book!
I purchased this book but never got around to reading it. I've seen the 1930's movie of Les Miserables and fell in love with the story and the movie, which I've watched many times. When I saw this book on Audible I had to hear it. And I loved it! The cast was wonderful and did an excellent job. I loved every minute of listening to this story.
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- Joshua Hamsa
- 04-28-19
Phenomenally done
Having read the unabridged version, I was slightly appalled to see that this version was only 5 hours long. But, having read the reviews, I decided it would be worth the listen. This is one of the best performances of a book I've ever had the pleasure to listen to.
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- Josiah
- 04-10-17
Phenomenal
This story is a classic. It is such an amazing story, but ends very sad.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-09-16
Beautiful narration and dramatization
One of my favorite stories... Revealed in a short and sweet way. The narrators have done an excellent job!
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- Markie
- 11-22-15
Radio doing what it does best
A superb dramatisation making full use of the sound medium fully rounded characterisations great music
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- Nigel
- 03-03-18
C’est magnifique!
I was apprehensive regarding ‘Les Miserables’ as my French is abysmal and I don’t like singing in stories. Okay to address the first point, nope you don’t need to know le Francais (or should that be la Francais?). Secondly my expectation has clearly been clouded by the West End musical and film adaptation. Thankfully there’s no singing!
Moving on from my ignorance, what you do get is an engaging story lead by the marvellous Roger Allam who plays the lead role of Jean Valjean, and the wonderful tones of Joss Ackland who narrates.
A really enjoyable dramatisation.
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- Kenny
- 02-05-17
Engrossing
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes
Who was your favorite character and why?
Jean val jean prisoner 24601 who else? Actually, I love them all, the master of the house de Nadia. Marius, Marius's grand father.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Did not want to stop listening, more so second time round
Any additional comments?
Love it, would listen again yet I've already listendit twice! Love it! Etc...etc...
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-07-19
awesome
just a fantastic version and performances. it has a great cast and lovely sound effects
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- RPEA
- 12-05-17
Excellent a brilliant dramatisation
this was brilliantly done an engaging performance of one of the great novels. I enjoyed the characterisations and very well produced. well done bbc
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- Anonymous User
- 10-30-21
Fresh and engaging interpretation
A very engaging listen from start to end. Lively, contemporary and believable dialogue brings the characters of Hugo's story to life, makes it feel real and dispenses with much of the verbosity of Hugo's novel without losing the flavour and message of the original. Javert is more "snarky" than he was in the book and the Friends of the ABC more ingenuous, but no matter. The dialogue between Valjean and Cosette as well as between Gillenormand and Marius fleshes out these relationships, sometimes neglected in other adaptations. Highly entertaining, thought provoking and much recommended.
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- Carol
- 03-28-21
Excellent
Excellent, really enjoyed this. I have seen the musical many times and this is as good as many of the finest i have ever seen.
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- Dean Spilias
- 05-14-17
Brilliant Adaptation!
Clearly adapted by someone who knows and loves the book of Les Miserables, there are many interesting points which do not usually make it into movies or musicals! The voices are all perfect and the sound effects bring the whole to life! Highly recommended!
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- Anonymous User
- 06-17-22
Amazing performances by the whole cast
One of the best dramatisations I’ve ever heard. Thankyou Audible for full cast dramatisations like ‘Les Miserables’. More please!
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- M. Sen
- 08-13-20
Amazing! I was hooked.
Never read the book - this adaptation was so good! Just wanted to keep listening. Will listen to it again in the future.