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fredc's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
3.5
kkqwel's review against another edition
dark
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jade's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
lizzycatslibrary's review against another edition
3.0
As a classic text go, I found this novel by Victor Hugo to be deeply meaningful and entertaining. Humorous at times, serious at others, it works to convey the complexities of human emotions and the corrupted society in which people live. Hunchback of Notre Dame is one of those classic that with enough time and patience one can gain a lot from. I enjoyed it and would suggest it to anyone who has the patience to read through this well-crafted by lengthy work of fiction.
emanuele312's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
evgeorge's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Dark, traumatic, depressing
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Violence, Body horror, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Torture, and Death of parent
emma_trblayy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
marieskywlker's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
day_fisher's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
3.5
I never understood why Disney thought this would be a selling kids movie. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is such a potent story with intense counterculture themes calling out the evils of men who claim to be a savior but yet know nothing of kindness. I see why this book is studied as a commentary on society.
Hugo's characters are so well thought out. Jesus got it right when he said blessed are the meek - Quasimodo is a tread down man, mocked for his disability but the most humble and kind character. However he does not get enough screen time to warrant being the title character. Next, Esmerelda must have been a very beautiful girl (note I say girl as she was only 16) to have three men chase after her and I wished we could hear more of her perspective. Hugo's story is truly depressing and his description of Frollo really gave me the chills - he's such a creep! And Phoebus gives me Narcissus vibes (despite being named after another Greek), just a hyper sexualized pretty boy creep. Both are walking red flags cloaking themselves in societally praised roles.
Overall, The Hunchback of Notre Dame has excellent characters and a great commentary BUT was so ridiculously hard to get into that I almost gave up many times. 3.5 ⭐
Hugo's characters are so well thought out. Jesus got it right when he said blessed are the meek - Quasimodo is a tread down man, mocked for his disability but the most humble and kind character. However he does not get enough screen time to warrant being the title character. Next, Esmerelda must have been a very beautiful girl (note I say girl as she was only 16) to have three men chase after her and I wished we could hear more of her perspective. Hugo's story is truly depressing and his description of Frollo really gave me the chills - he's such a creep! And Phoebus gives me Narcissus vibes (despite being named after another Greek), just a hyper sexualized pretty boy creep. Both are walking red flags cloaking themselves in societally praised roles.
Overall, The Hunchback of Notre Dame has excellent characters and a great commentary BUT was so ridiculously hard to get into that I almost gave up many times. 3.5 ⭐
eiencafe's review against another edition
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0