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Les Misreables – Victor Hugo – Audio Drama
Release Date – April 31st, 2007
Publishers – Tyndale House
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Les Miserables is one of the world’s masterpieces. It enthralled audiences worldwide as a great novel…as a major motion picture…and as a blockbuster musical play. Now, this mighty drama has been adapted as an epic production staring some of Britain’s finest actors. True to Victor Hugo’s original novel, this grand production follows the tale of Jean Valjean as he encounters first the savage injustice of the law, and then the gentleness and grace of God.
My Review…
I enjoyed Les Miserables when I first watched the movie several years ago. I haven’t
had a chance to watch the newest musical/movie that just came out, but who
needs to when Radio Theatre comes out with such a wonderful dramatized presentation
of Victor Hugo’s classical novel.
I had forgotten how many wonderful life
lessons there were in Les Miserables!
It was wonderful! While we first meet Jean Valjean being released from prison
after 19 years, it isn’t long before God changes his life completely around.
What a wonderful example of Christ Valjean was to those around him! I grew
encouraged and inspired as Valjean tried to live every aspect of his life, for
Christ.
lessons there were in Les Miserables!
It was wonderful! While we first meet Jean Valjean being released from prison
after 19 years, it isn’t long before God changes his life completely around.
What a wonderful example of Christ Valjean was to those around him! I grew
encouraged and inspired as Valjean tried to live every aspect of his life, for
Christ.
The dramatized side of Les Miserables was awesome! The voices
and music kept everything moving along quickly and you get completely swept
away in the tale. I will say, this radio production is an abridge version of
the book. While I haven’t read the book, a relative of mine has, and they said
it is a bit abridges. I noticed a few things just from remembering the movie.
But, you also have to take into consideration that this is only a so long. I
can’t imagine how long it would have been if they’d done it unabridged!
and music kept everything moving along quickly and you get completely swept
away in the tale. I will say, this radio production is an abridge version of
the book. While I haven’t read the book, a relative of mine has, and they said
it is a bit abridges. I noticed a few things just from remembering the movie.
But, you also have to take into consideration that this is only a so long. I
can’t imagine how long it would have been if they’d done it unabridged!
All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed
listening to Les Miserables. It was
wonderful, from start to finish! It’s a radio production that you can listen to
and got lost in over and over. Don’t miss out on claiming this little jewel to
add to your collection!
listening to Les Miserables. It was
wonderful, from start to finish! It’s a radio production that you can listen to
and got lost in over and over. Don’t miss out on claiming this little jewel to
add to your collection!
I reviewed this audio drama for Tyndale House Publishers. It was not required that I give a positive review, but solely to express my own thoughts and opinions of this book, which I have done.
Gillian Adams says
That is a great radio drama – one of my favorites. There's nothing like a good radio drama to listen to on long car rides.
Dawn says
I absolutely love Les Mis! The play and the newest movie. I think my problem with listening to the audio of this is that I'd be wanting the music (from the play) to be in it.
I may just have to rent it from the library and listen to it on my next road trip. 🙂
I read the book years ago (an abridged version that didn't have the author's political mess in the middle of the story) and loved it.
Katie McCurdy says
Gillian – I am SO glad I own this now. I know it will be something I relisten to often! Yes, true, nothing like a good radio drama while the miles pass by. 🙂
Dawn – I haven't seen the newest movie yet, but I hope to sometime soon. 🙂 I haven't read the book yet, but I really need to! The movie I watched (LONG time ago!) and this radio drama are sooooooooo good!
4readin says
I would love to hear this. My family has always loved focus on the Family's Adventures in Odsseys. Thanks for the review!