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Some very good singers.

Post 1

Tuesday, May 4, 2004 - 3:20am

It is a terrific recording. I've loved Les Miserables for years, since long before I'd heard of Rand.
(Edited by Matthew Humphreys on 5/04, 3:48am)

Post 2

Tuesday, May 4, 2004 - 3:35am

I agree. One of my favourites. I first heard it (and later saw it performed twice) after reading Victor Hugo's novel, to the spirit of which the musical remains true, and then some.

Post 3

Tuesday, May 4, 2004 - 3:50am

I made an attempt at reading the novel when about 12 or 13 (the key word here being "attempt" ;-)).

I will definitely be getting back to it soon now that there's a chance of me understanding it all. LOL

Post 4

Tuesday, May 4, 2004 - 10:34am

Yes, it has all the lyrics. Comes in very handy as I try to sing along with every single character in the play... :) I am Javert, now I am Cosette! Now I am Marius, now I am the whole army!

Post 5

Tuesday, May 4, 2004 - 11:37am

Elizabeth, Matthew,

Have you consulted anyone, elizabeth, about this multiple personality probelm? I am Javert, now I am Cosette! Now I am Marius, now I am the whole army! ...

I never would have guessed. You seem to have it so together. ;>)

Matthew, you will love the book, and you too, if you haven't read it, Elizabeth. Then read Ninety-Three, then the Huntchback. Hugo is marvelous, though I prefer Dostoevsky.

Regi

Post 6

Tuesday, May 4, 2004 - 6:15pm

Hi Regi!

I am building up the stamina to read it. I read Hunchback this past year, just to read a shorter Hugo & make sure I'd like his writing. I loved his writing, though the story ended a bit depressing for my taste. (although now I can watch the cartoon! am curious how that one ends. ha ha!) But I definitely plan to read Les Mis soon! I'll prob pick it up next time I see it walking by somewhere! And I'll keep my eye out for Ninety-Three as well! Thanks!

-E

Post 7

Wednesday, May 5, 2004 - 11:27am

I haven't actually seen or heard Les Miserables, but sounds like I should dismiss my fears and dive in...

I absolutely loved the book. When the descriptions of French sewers become paralytically mindnumbing skip a few pages, it is worth it for the splendid romantic heroism that purrs from the pen of Hugo... unbeatable, lyrical style that is more than sufficient to compensate the books shortcomings.

Post 8

Wednesday, September 1, 2004 - 10:17am