The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Bantam Classics)

awesome book! Hugo is so witty--I love his style. Gringoire was probably my favorite character. At first I really empathized with Esmeralda, but when she gave herself away at the end just for stupid Phoebus, I lost all pity for her. Her mother went through so much to save her from the soldiers! And then she hears Phoebus and she gives herself away. WHAT AN IDIOTIC LITTLE GIRL! So that is why...more

awesome book! Hugo is so witty--I love his style. Gringoire was probably my favorite character. At first I really empathized with Esmeralda, but when she gave herself away at the end just for stupid Phoebus, I lost all pity for her. Her mother went through so much to save her from the soldiers! And then she hears Phoebus and she gives herself away. WHAT AN IDIOTIC LITTLE GIRL! So that is why Gringoire (and Djali) are my favorites. Jehan was pretty funny too...poor boy...    hide

Ok so there is no doubt that Victor Hugo is a very challenging author to read but I absolutely loved this book. It is written so beautifully!

This is a great story..very touching with a twist of humor and tragedy. I never thought in the end of the story I would symphatize with Gringoire.. he didn't look much appealing at first. Victor Hugo is such a great writer.

Good one