The Last Day of a Condemned Man by Victor Hugo

The Last Day of a Condemned Man

Victor Hugo with Christopher Moncrieff

150 pages • first pub 1829 (editions)

fiction classics dark reflective slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who appreciate introspective, morally challenging narratives that delve deep into the human psyche and societal injustices.

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Deeply shocking in its time, The Last Day of a Condemned Man is a profound and moving tale and a vital work of social commentary. A man vilified by society and condemned to death for his crime wakes every morning knowing that this day might be his...

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Community Reviews

3.87
based on 2,150 reviews

Moods

dark: 71%

reflective: 70%

sad: 64%

emotional: 52%

tense: 35%

challenging: 20%

informative: 19%

inspiring: 7%

mysterious: 3%

Pace

35% of readers chose fast
37% of readers chose medium
26% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
10% of readers chose A mix
78% of readers chose Character
3% of readers chose N/A
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A mix
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Strong character development?

16% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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Loveable characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
54% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

3% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
74% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

53% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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