Given that this book was written, at least in part, as an advertisement for Notre Dame itself, it's a wonder that the narrative is this compelling. It's also more humorous and satirical than its reputation would have you believe, although the ending is dark and powerful as fuck. The perspectives changing between the different characters is interesting, although I do agree with Disney in that Quasimodo is the heart of the book. Judging by the ending, Hugo would seem to agree with that statement, too.