The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo

The Hunchback of Notre-Dame

Victor Hugo

538 pages • first pub 1831 (editions)

fiction classics historical dark medium-paced

Description

The story centres on Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer of Notre-Dame Cathedral, and his unrequited love for the beautiful dancer La Esmeralda. Esmeralda, born Agn s, is perceived to be a French Roma girl. Her biological mother is a former prosti...

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Moods

dark 85%
sad 58%
emotional 54%
challenging 41%
tense 32%
mysterious 28%
reflective 26%
adventurous 21%
informative 13%
funny 9%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 29%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 30% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 28% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.83

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