Friday, June 15, 2012

Follow Friday


Q: Happy Father’s Day! Who is your favorite dad character in a book and why?


Although he is not biologically Cosette's father, I would say Jean Valjean from les Miserables is one of the father figures that was most endearing to me. He is so complex, with both good and bad traits (like over protectiveness) that he seems like a real father, not just a fantasy version of one.







16 comments:

Unknown said...

Great choice!! He really was so good to her. And you are right, he showed both good and bad traits, which is so much like most fathers.

Anna said...

I haven't read that book yet but he does sound like a good father!Old follwer :)

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Lee @ Rally the Readers said...

I completely forgot about Jean Valjean, and I just watched a filmed version of the musical a few days ago (I've read the book, too). Really great choice!

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MamaMunky said...

Ooooh great choice! I didn't even think of the classics. Thanks for visiting Babies, Books, and Signs.

aliaa said...

I have Les Miserables, and did start reading it, but never got around to finishing it so I wouldn't know. Maybe I should try to reread it sometime this summer

Cassi Haggard said...

Les Mis is on my "classic TBR list" someday but I'm always intimidated by the time I'd need since I have to keep the blog up and I've never THAT far ahead.

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Lauren @ Northern Plunder said...

I haven't read this but I've been dying too! Seems like a good choice.

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Mrs. Jones said...

Awesome Choice!!
I didnt even think of him!


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Jessica @ a GREAT read said...

Haven't read that one, but nice pick! Heard of it at least! :)

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Lindz said...

Thanks for stopping by and I am a new follower.

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Unknown said...

I really need to read this. It's such a classic.
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Chrystina said...

Great choice, love that book! New follower :) If you'd like to follow back my FF is Here
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Alison Can Read said...

Hopping through. Totally agree with Jean Valjean. I'm hoping to see the musical this summer (I haven't seen it for at least 10 years).
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Elle said...

Hopping through!! Great choice!!! I am a new follower!!

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fakesteph said...

I loooove this play. I really want to read the novel. Have to work on my French.

Unknown said...

You won't believe this, but I haven't read Les Miserables...

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