Quasimodo is abandoned as a baby on the steps of Notre Dame. He becomes a bell-ringer there, but in order to hide his grotesque features he spends his life virtually imprisoned in a tower. While there, he becomes obsessed by Esmerelda, a gipsy who dances in the square below. A tragic and moving tale.
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"All 840 some pages. In French. The beginning was slow going, but the story was riveting; hypocrisy, jealousy, power, so many emotions are explored and exposed. What many people know only as a Disney movie is really a powerful social commentary. And a lament of Paris as it used to be." — Nancy (5 out of 5 stars)
"All 840 some pages. In French. The beginning was slow going, but the story was riveting; hypocrisy, jealousy, power, so many emotions are explored and exposed. What many people know only as a Disney movie is really a powerful social commentary. And a lament of Paris as it used to be."
" I loved this book - the first 2/3 was a bit of a battle but it was worth persevering. "
" Too bad no one is reading Hugo anymore, this is one of my all time favourites. "
" I didn't expect the tragic ending. Haha. I was blinded by the childlike idea of fantasies and stories alike to end beautifully. Ugh. "
" I couldn't take the ending It was not what I was expecting but I love this book. "
" Extremely good! Much different from what I imagined. Sad ending, but made me think. "
" Shpikja e shtypshkronjes eshte ngjarja me e madhe ne histori.Ajo eshte nena e te gjitha revolucioneve.Eshte nje mjet krejt i ri per te shprehur mendimin njerezor.Ne formen e fjales se shtypur mendimi u be me i pavdekshem se kurre. "
" It was sad but a good book to read. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a story of love, miscommunication, jealousy and misunderstanding. "
" I fought hard through the difficult translation (Isabel Hapgood version), but it was well worth it. Victor Hugo was a genius. I loved this book. "
" Re-read this one recently, I find Hugo's prose to be to turgid and emotional to be effective, but will readily admit that my own tastes are at fault here. "
" like a bad mexican telenovela "
" EVERYONE SHOULD READ THIS BOOK!!! Yes, I know it's long, but the plot moves at a quick pace (Hugo had to finish it in a hurry to meet his deadline)and the writing is really just too good to put down. "
" Beautifully written and crushing in places; another favorite. "
" It was good but it didn't even come close to Les Miserables. I wasn't too fond of how it ended. If you've read it you'll know what I mean by that. "
" Good book with strong characters and a good ending. I found the lengthy detail of the architecture of Paris through the ages a little long winded but overall really enjoyable "
" Heartbreaking. I'm sad Disney butchered this story. "
" Tied as one of the three best books ever written! "
Jim Hodges began reading aloud in the second grade with a stirring rendition of Dick and Jane. He continued to volunteer to speak throughout his schooling years, performed as a newscaster while in the Navy, and participated in community theater groups. His wife, Monica, once asked what his dream job would be. He answered, “I’d record books.” And so began Jim Hodges Audio Books, producing unabridged recordings of the G. A. Henty historical novels, children’s books, Overtly Christian titles, and classic literature.
Andrew Sachs may be best known as Manuel from the BBC show Fawlty Towers, starring John Cleese. His recent roles include guest appearances on Silent Witness, Doctors, and Holby City. His audiobook narration has won him seven AudioFile Earphones Awards.
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