As I found, this story refers to the last of 14 century. The interesting thing is, when we finished this book  we criticized : " Those people had wild behavior, why they didn't understand Quasimodo couldn't hear them?" , or " Why Claudie Forolo did something wrong? He might be a holly man! ". The truth is, if we compare this story with our society, unfortunately, after 6 century we still do wrong in  many similar things.

Although this story is not my favorite type, I can't put it down until I finished it. In my opinion, Esmeralda is the symbol of kindness and love, Quasimodo is symbol of love life and Claudie Forolo is the symbol of who is  away from humanity. 

The original book, and the animation are two different things. I recommend the animation to all ages, but I think because it is not the funny or fantastic story,the book is not enough excitement for children who are under 16 years old.

I have no idea why is it still popular. Maybe, we naturally like sad story . For me,  many years ago( 12 years ago), I absorbed this book because of its writer; I had read  Les Miserable and I loved it. I think read this book once in a time is worth.

Victor Hugo quotes : " Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake."