Les Miserables Very few books in the history of our world have stood the test of time. In order to be enjoyed by generations, a book has to have certain qualities. The book has to touch the reader both in his mind and in his heart. Les Miserables by Victor Hugo has achieved what few others have. For many generations, Les Miserables has been touching the lives of its readers. The book also teaches reader …showed first 75 words of 630 total…

…showed last 75 words of 630 total…never had Marius been more enamored, more happy, more in ecstasy" (215). Sometimes what you really want is worth waiting for. Because of the way Les Miserables teaches its readers, it has become a classic that will be enjoyed for many years to come. It has endured for over a century of books that provide better stories and more interesting plots. But the story will forever remain on the shelves of those who learned from it.