The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Abridged) Audiobook

" Sigh. So tragic. Very Hugo. "

" Was a slow going start, but does turn into a good read. Can see why it is a classic that endures, even if not high on most peoples list. Reading on my Kindle, so 88% read "

" This book is truly an amazing piece of classic french literature. I usually don't read tragedies, even if they're classics, but this is so good partially because of the beautiful tragedy. It couldn't have been as beautiful if it had a happy ending, and it just wouldn't seem right if it did. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone. It's just that good. "

" Let down after Les Miserables. Big time. I didn't buy the two Esmeraldas - how a strong, independent woman with a happy life fell for Phoebus so easily. Made no sense, even in light of the time frame. "

" While the plot is decent and Quasimodo is a sympathetic character, I had problems with this novel. I find that I am not as sympathetic to Esmeralda at times as a reader probably should be.Even so, this would not be a bad read just because of that.The major flaw with this novel is that Hugo gets bogged down in the architecture of Paris. While this may make it interesting for a student of medieval architecture, for those wanting a good story it can become tedious. "

" Another timeless classic; warning: it shall depress you. I remember reading this at a very young age with tissues in my hand. Quasimodo may be defined as a "monster" on the outside, yet on the inside ... no character is as beautiful as him. "

" This book started off slow for me but by the end I was so happy I finished it. This book also ignited a spark in me to continue reading more and watching TV less. Classics such as these make me so grateful I have becomes reader instead of a couch potato. "

" Most depressing book i've ever read. Considering what i like to read, that's saying something. I don't know what exactly, but something. "

" Oh all that I have ever loved! "

" Struck me as contrived and uninspiring - enjoyed Les Mis far more "

" 3 1/2 stars. How did this get made into a Disney family movie? Quite good book. Hugo's comments on architecture were quite interesting. I enjoyed Hugo's novels , but my favorite is still British. One would almost think you had been to Paris after the detailed descriptions Hugo gave. "

" Hugo creates wonderful characters that reflects aspects of human interaction and inner turmoil. Plus, Hugo gives you an insight to history in a fun way. "

" I love Victor Hugo's writing, so...five stars! What's not to like about a book that rants its way over a dozen pages to list every church in Paris, in French? Got to love it. "

" Once I got used to the style of language, I couldn't stop reading. I can't wait to read more of Victor Hugo's work. This book had me gasping and crying and left me with such sadness that I had to read a few light books to feel better. This is a beautiful, and profoundly sad book. "

" Epic and complex, a challenge for contemporary non-academic readers, I think. But a great and sad story nonetheless. It definitely needs a movie remake... something that deals more honestly with Hugo's portrait of a corrupt catholic church and tragic class struggle in medieval society. "

" Read the abridged versions of Hugo's work unless you love descriptive detail that never seems to end. "

" Excellent tale. Cannot understand why I have not read it before. Oh well, so it goes. "

" Heartbreaking. I'm sad Disney butchered this story. "

" Heartbreaking. I'm sad Disney butchered this story. "

" Tied as one of the three best books ever written! "