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Because the unabridged standard size edition of the book is similar in dementions to a revolution era french building brick. Basically the book is big, and dense.

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"Les Miserables" is often referred to as "the brick" due to its substantial length and weight - the complete book can weigh several pounds due to its extensive content. The nickname highlights the novel's dense and complex nature.

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