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The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
by Victor Hugo
The Hunchback of Notre Dame was originally named “Notre-Dame de Paris” after the cathedral around which the majority of the book takes place. While Quasimodo is a significant character, this is really a book centering on Esmeralda.
And her story is a sad one from beginning to end, with some tender moments that only make the rest more depressing. This book is so depressing it’s obvious why Hugo’s other most famous work is named after miserable people.
The book feel daunting (18 hours of audiobook), but despite being paid by the word, it manages to be somewhat interesting even during long tangents about French geography, architecture, and history.
And her story is a sad one from beginning to end, with some tender moments that only make the rest more depressing. This book is so depressing it’s obvious why Hugo’s other most famous work is named after miserable people.
The book feel daunting (18 hours of audiobook), but despite being paid by the word, it manages to be somewhat interesting even during long tangents about French geography, architecture, and history.