Review of Les Misérables (1998) by Cooper C — 15 Sep 2010

Very good, but the musical is better, and the book will always be best!!!

This review of Les Misérables (1998) was written by Cooper C on 15 Sep 2010.

Les Misérables has generally received positive reviews.

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