{"product_id":"the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-victor-hugo","title":"The Hunchback of Notre Dame – Victor Hugo","description":"\u003cp\u003eVictor Hugo’s timeless novel tells the story of Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer of Notre Dame, and his tragic love for the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda. Set against the backdrop of medieval Paris, the book explores themes of justice, love, fate, and the clash between beauty and monstrosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReader Buzz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Goodreads (3.9\/5 from 200,000+ ratings) — \u003cem\u003e\"A gothic masterpiece — dark, romantic, and unforgettable.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003e\"Dense in places, but Hugo’s vision of Paris is breathtaking.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePopular for its tragic romance and gothic atmosphere. Widely quoted — \u003cem\u003e\"Love is like a tree: it grows of its own accord, it puts down deep roots into our being.\"\u003c\/em\u003e — and a favourite among readers of dark, romantic classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eLes Misérables\u003c\/em\u003e (Victor Hugo), \u003cem\u003eThe Phantom of the Opera\u003c\/em\u003e (Gaston Leroux), or \u003cem\u003eDracula\u003c\/em\u003e (Bram Stoker). Ideal for readers of gothic classics, romantic tragedy, and French literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mass market paperback (classic edition) in Good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44891339063411,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d4d22cbe-4f35-4bd3-b501-57ef95e24295.jpg?v=1777028748","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-victor-hugo","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}