The Hunchback of Notre Dame, one of Victor Hugo's classic novels, has a captivating story. However, the writing did not grab me the way I expected it to, despite the numerous good lines. Perhaps it was due to the translation I read (the Scholastic edition). Perhaps it was due to the time difference between the writing and now, but I have generally enjoyed books from that period by any author, the exception being Billy Budd, by Melville.
Anyway, a it's a good, long read, so if you have the time, you should spend it on this book.
1 comment:
It isn't just me who disliked Billy Budd!
Thank goodness! (that was not a fun read)
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