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Notre-Dame: A Short History of the Meaning of Cathedrals by Ken Follett

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justjeanettelee's review against another edition

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informative inspiring fast-paced

4.0

bpacker22's review against another edition

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5.0

"I'm not religious believer, yet despite that I go to church. I love the architecture, the music, the words of the Bible, and the sense of sharing something profound with other people. I have long found deep spiritual peace in the great cathedrals."

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4.0

As an admirer of cathedrals, I was very excited to learn more about the cultural and historic impact of Notre-Dame in Paris. There were a lot of things that I wish the author could have expounded upon, but that wasn’t the purpose of the book. Ultimately, this is a good overview of Notre-Dame’s history and acts as a decent entry point for further exploration of the subject.

alicia2000's review

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informative

4.5

dianewreads's review against another edition

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informative reflective fast-paced

3.0

Follett’s love letter to Notre-Dame de Paris is a quick informative read. Proceeds from the book were donated to the rebuilding fund which is commendable.

I walked through Notre Dame on Easter Sunday in the late 70’s on a trip with my high school French class. I was far too young to fully appreciate all the history and architecture but I still remember the beautiful Rose window. I, too, wept for her during the 2019 fire. That she is being rebuilt to her former glory is the best tribute.