My Introduction to Les Misérables
12:15 PM
Age appropriate for: Ages 12 and up
Description: The story
that has thrilled millions comes to life in a brand new way in Focus on the
Family Radio Theatre's Les Miserables. This audio drama beautifully portrays
the redeeming power of forgiveness through the story of Jean Valjean, an
embittered convict whose life is changed by a single act of kindness. Recorded
in London with some of England's finest actors, it will mesmerize adults and
families alike.
For years I have heard about Les Misérables. This year,
with the new movie, I feel like I have heard of little else. People I hardly
know rave about the musical, friends would talk at length about other movie
versions and how the new one would compare, and my family has puzzled over what
all the hype is about. We asked each other a question that shocked my friends; What
is Les Misérables?
Thank you Tyndale House for offering review copies of Focus
on the Family Radio Theater’s production. I ordered it to listen to over the
holidays, not sure really what to expect. Most trendy stories that I have
read/watched/listened to I didn’t like, so I had very low expectations for this
story.
One evening my sister and were working, and we decided to
start listening to Les Misérables
thinking we would just listen to one disc and then go to bed. That didn’t happen.
It was very late when we finished the third disk. Both of us were touched
deeply by the story and understood why others loved this story of redemption, faith,
and second chances.
Focus on the Family Radio Theater had an incredible cast,
background music, and realistic sound effects. The production was top notch, as
all Focus on the Family Radio Theater productions are.
There wasn’t anything I didn’t like about this story. I can’t wait to listen to it again. It will definitely become a favorite.
I highly recommend this for anyone 12 and up (because a
child dies, and some other minor violence).
4 comments
I LOVE Les Misérables! I've heard a (most likely) similar one put out by another radio company--we were able to get it through Homeschool Freebie of the Day (http://www.homeschoolfreebie.wholesomechildhood.com/), I believe. It's a beautiful story--glad you like it, too! :) I'd like to hear the Focus on the Family production sometime--we have a tape from them, and I've listened to it over and over!
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Esther
(jewelsofjesus.blogspot.com)
P.S. You seem to be able to get quite a few books for free to review; how is that possible? Is there a site that specializes in listing all the books that you can get for free? I'd be interested to know! :)
Esther,
ReplyDeleteIf you go to my "I review for..." Page, you can find the links to the sites I get free books from.
Sarah
It is an amazing story, I am glad you know it now. I love the story, one of the best ever written.
ReplyDelete*blissful sigh* Oh, I'm sure the radio production of Les Miserables is beautiful!! I've read the full book, and then I've watched a couple of black and white movie adaptions. Such a heart-wrenching story every single time!
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