--- product_id: 53341767 title: "Les Miserables: Victor Hugo (Penguin Clothbound Classics)" price: "HK$478" currency: HKD in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.hk/products/53341767-les-miserables-victor-hugo-penguin-clothbound-classics store_origin: HK region: Hong Kong --- # Les Miserables: Victor Hugo (Penguin Clothbound Classics) **Price:** HK$478 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Les Miserables: Victor Hugo (Penguin Clothbound Classics) - **How much does it cost?** HK$478 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/53341767-les-miserables-victor-hugo-penguin-clothbound-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Jean Valjean, an escaped convict, seeks redemption in Victor Hugo's classic novel. Gripping story explores themes of injustice, heroism, and the power of compassion. Review: A great literary masterpiece and a fine French history lesson! - Les Miserables is justifiably known as a great literary masterpiece. However, I had hitherto neither read the book nor seen the show. I am now so pleased that I have read the book before seeing the show and I am sure that I will enjoy the latter so much more through having enjoyed so greatly the former. This edition, translated by Norman Denny, runs to more than 1,200 pages and Mr Denny makes the point in his introduction that Victor Hugo's original contains 'digressions,' meaning that, to some readers at least, certain sections of the book, maybe some 100 pages or more in total, may appear to 'digress' from the principal 'plot.' But even the 'digressions' are valuable, for they give to the less knowledgeable - such as myself - a fine lesson in French history, as does the 'plot' itself. Victor Hugo takes the reader through some of France's most turbulent times, from before the Revolution of 1789, through the Empire of the first Napoleon, and to and beyond the further Revolution of 1848. If one were wanting to be flippant, it would appear that the French were for ever revolting and for ever at the barricades. I do not wish to be flippant, however, and this great tome charts the progress or otherwise of French affairs through the late eighteenth and early to mid-nineteenth centuries with inimitable flair and profound knowledge, for the author lived through most of it, even suffering temporary exile from France when he crossed the authorities of Napoleon III. It is against the background of such ongoing turbulence (which explains so much of later French history) that the immensely moving and complicated tales of Jean Valjean and Cosette and Marius and all of the other larger-than-life characters are told. To those readers with the willingness to spend more than the average time on a tremendous and unforgettable work, this is for you. Read it and then see the show! Review: A must for any fan of Les Mis. - I have seen the musical and played the soundtrack numerous times. I have seen the film version numerous times and watched the BBC version. Nothing, but, nothing compares to the book. It is without doubt the best reading experience I have had. There is so much more depth to the story and all the characters. Whilst the story is basically the same as what the musical does the book adds a lot more that fills in gaps, we find out about Cosette's father and his relationship with Fantine as one example. In the musical the Thernardiers are what would be described as "loveable Rogues", however in the book the are totally nasty and horrible (this is my polite description.) Before the barricade we get an insight into who is involved and to why. I could carry on but I do not wish to spoil what is a fantastic read and a must for any fan of Les Mis. I recommend this version, though there are others to choose from. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 19,852 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 1,081 in Fiction Classics (Books) 2,555 in Adventure Stories & Action 3,204 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,575) | | Dimensions | 13.8 x 5.8 x 20.4 cm | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 1846140498 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1846140495 | | Item weight | 928 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 1232 pages | | Publication date | 25 Oct. 2012 | | Publisher | Penguin Classics | ## Images ![Les Miserables: Victor Hugo (Penguin Clothbound Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81MtvJYkuuL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great literary masterpiece and a fine French history lesson! *by G***D on 29 June 2007* Les Miserables is justifiably known as a great literary masterpiece. However, I had hitherto neither read the book nor seen the show. I am now so pleased that I have read the book before seeing the show and I am sure that I will enjoy the latter so much more through having enjoyed so greatly the former. This edition, translated by Norman Denny, runs to more than 1,200 pages and Mr Denny makes the point in his introduction that Victor Hugo's original contains 'digressions,' meaning that, to some readers at least, certain sections of the book, maybe some 100 pages or more in total, may appear to 'digress' from the principal 'plot.' But even the 'digressions' are valuable, for they give to the less knowledgeable - such as myself - a fine lesson in French history, as does the 'plot' itself. Victor Hugo takes the reader through some of France's most turbulent times, from before the Revolution of 1789, through the Empire of the first Napoleon, and to and beyond the further Revolution of 1848. If one were wanting to be flippant, it would appear that the French were for ever revolting and for ever at the barricades. I do not wish to be flippant, however, and this great tome charts the progress or otherwise of French affairs through the late eighteenth and early to mid-nineteenth centuries with inimitable flair and profound knowledge, for the author lived through most of it, even suffering temporary exile from France when he crossed the authorities of Napoleon III. It is against the background of such ongoing turbulence (which explains so much of later French history) that the immensely moving and complicated tales of Jean Valjean and Cosette and Marius and all of the other larger-than-life characters are told. To those readers with the willingness to spend more than the average time on a tremendous and unforgettable work, this is for you. Read it and then see the show! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must for any fan of Les Mis. *by J***S on 30 April 2022* I have seen the musical and played the soundtrack numerous times. I have seen the film version numerous times and watched the BBC version. Nothing, but, nothing compares to the book. It is without doubt the best reading experience I have had. There is so much more depth to the story and all the characters. Whilst the story is basically the same as what the musical does the book adds a lot more that fills in gaps, we find out about Cosette's father and his relationship with Fantine as one example. In the musical the Thernardiers are what would be described as "loveable Rogues", however in the book the are totally nasty and horrible (this is my polite description.) Before the barricade we get an insight into who is involved and to why. I could carry on but I do not wish to spoil what is a fantastic read and a must for any fan of Les Mis. I recommend this version, though there are others to choose from. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well done *by C***S on 27 September 2025* Very good quality book, bought for a gift which I'm sure will be very appreciated ## Frequently Bought Together - Les Miserables (Penguin Clothbound Classics) - The Count of Monte Cristo (Penguin Clothbound Classics) - War and Peace (Penguin Clothbound Classics) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hk/products/53341767-les-miserables-victor-hugo-penguin-clothbound-classics](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/53341767-les-miserables-victor-hugo-penguin-clothbound-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Hong Kong* *Store origin: HK* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*