I’m almost through with Les Miserables.

[raccoon]

Less than 100 pages to go now.

Last night I got to the part where Jean Valjean tells Marius that he is a convict. That part of the book (and some others) to me is so moving.

At first I thought Thenardier was worse than Javert, but then I decided Thenardier was just an asshole. Javert is a more complex character.

I hope Thenardier will get his comeuppance, but so near the end, I kind of doubt it.

Victor Hugo had progressive opinions about women’s status in society, income inequality, etc.

[Bullwinkle925]

1. Did you finish?

I have it on my bookshelf. Have seen the musical umpteen times but I know there is much, much more to be gleaned from the book. Did you enjoy?

[raccoon]

2. Yes, I did. It was worth the read.

By the way, Thenardier never got what he deserved, alas.

[Bullwinkle925]

3. I'm going to have to pull that from my bookshelf and get started.

There are so many people walking this earth such as Thernardier (Bush, perhaps?) that never get their comeuppance. Sigh.