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The Hunchback of Notre Dame

By: Victor Hugo
Narrated by: Bill Homewood
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In the grotesque bell-ringer Quasimodo, Victor Hugo created one of the most vivid characters in classic fiction. Quasimodo's doomed love for the beautiful gypsy girl Esmeralda is an example of the traditional love theme of beauty and the beast. Yet, set against the massive background of Notre Dame de Paris and interwoven with the sacred and secular life of medieval France, it takes on a larger perspective. The characters come to life: the poet, Gringoire; the tormented priest, Claude Frollo; the fun-loving captain, Phoebus; and, above all, Quasimodo and Esmeralda themselves. It is a tale peppered with humor but fueled by the anguish that unfolds beneath the bells of the great cathedral of Paris.

Public Domain (P)2014 Naxos AudioBooks Classics France Heartfelt Witty British Literature

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This is my favourite story. It has everything you need. Horror, romance tragedy and more. Heartwarming at times but heartbreaking in conclusion

3rd time listening to this story.

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Loved this! Bill Homewood really brings the story to life. It's a tale that leaves you sad at the end, but, there's so much humour dotted throughout.

A classic

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I have to say this is one of my most favourite stories of all time! Love, romance, heartbreak, constant change. Keeps you gripped throughout! I think this is a masterpiece and is so underestimated in my opinion! Far superior to Les Miserables. Victor Hugo is a classic master! Performed very well indeed by Bill Homewood! A must for all readers! Will stop writing g now as I would carry on forever!

Bliss!

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The narrator was engaging as was the story. Once passed the first few chapters, the story really takes hold of you.

Too much description of Paris (nearly 4 hours)

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If only all narrators and authors could be such tell such captivating tales. Fantastic story superbly narrated.

Fantastic

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The performance is fantastic, but the writing demands ultimate patience and tenacity to get through it.

Extremely long-winded

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The narrator was perfect and a pleasure to listen to and to my untutored ear sounded like he really knew his French (and Greek, Latin what might have been Hebrew and perhaps some Alchameic runic). He sounded like he loved reading this and neither his stamina nor his enthusiasm waned even whilst reading Louis II’s turgid shopping list. Alas, unlike the narrator, I nodded off during some of the lengthy digressions into Medieval French architecture. My wife assured me they were very evocative. When Victor H returns from Gothic architecture to Gothic horror the results are captivating, moving and, well, horrific! The denouement is powerful, haunting stuff! Next up I am keen to hear this excellent narrator present The Three Musketeers.

Victor Hugo don’t arf go on at times but . . .

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Beautifully written, a little slow about a third in but when it takes off there is no way to stop. The characters, the language, the story...all just amazing.

A masterpiece

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Bill Homewood’s performance is extraordinary in this audio and in all his readings.
His voice does justice to the depth, creativity and emotion of Hugo’s beautiful work of art.
Thank you!

Exceptional performance of a masterpiece

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I've loved this book ever since I was young and have read it at least a few times before this version. The story is enchanting and Hugo's deep love (and knowledge) of the gothic really drives the narrative. Notre Dame cathedral is my favourite building in the world and so this book has always been very special to me. It's really a love letter to the medieval world and a sad indictment on the neglect and vandalism wrought upon it by later generations. The narration is (for me) just perfect as it captures the richness and elegance of Hugo's high 19th century prose. Just outstanding!

A magnificent book, superbly read.

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