The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Victor Hugo

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fiction classics historical dark emotional sad slow-paced
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo is a poignant and captivating novel that will captivate readers who appreciate rich historical settings, complex moral themes, and the struggle between good and evil, making it a perfect fit for those who enjoy character-driven stories with a deep exploration of the human condition.

Description

The story of Quasimodo, the hunchback bell-ringer of Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral, and his devotion to the beautiful gypsy dancer, La Esmeralda

Community Reviews

3.85
based on 11,015 reviews

Moods

dark: 82%

sad: 62%

emotional: 58%

challenging: 36%

tense: 35%

reflective: 30%

mysterious: 27%

adventurous: 25%

informative: 17%

funny: 8%

inspiring: 4%

hopeful: 2%


Pace

3% of readers chose fast
29% of readers chose medium
67% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

18% of readers chose Plot
49% of readers chose A mix
30% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

38% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

24% of readers chose Yes
47% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

57% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

79% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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