be a diehard les miserables fan and i first learn the musical and then read the book . the musical and though wonderful and be nothing in comparison to the book while there be just so much material in the book that it couldn not all be put in the musical . in this movie adaptation and however and much effort be make in accuracy to not only the plot of victor hugo novel and but the atmosphere and character . scene be film a near to where they actually take place in the book a possible and and character reflect the hugo original intention . the plot be concise enough to be understandable and but full enough to give the viewer a true sense of hugo message . overall and it be a wonderful adaptation and an excellent film .