Earlier this week, I finished reading ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ by Victor Hugo.
if you’re ever feeling bad about life, I thoroughly recommend classic fiction. It really takes you away from the world and makes you forget your troubles, particularly if the characters in the book you’re reading are suffering greatly, which tends to put your own troubles into positive perspective.
This is definitely the case in The Hunchback.
Everyone in the book have a terrible time. They endure kidnap, injustice, physical deformity, religious persecution, torture, death, bereavement, romantic rejection and the sheer general brutality of life in the late middle ages (the book is set in 1482).
While reading the book I have had a bit of a sore knee and a dodgy elbow. Which on their own would be annoying but in the context of the misery of 15th century Paris, seems a doddle.
Speaking of doddles, come to the quizzes tonight and breeze into victory. It’s easy if you don’t worry about it too much:
See you later:
6pm – Persevere (with me)
Jackpot – £90
Free answer – PICTURE round: “GOLDFINGER“
Book: 0131 554 0271 or get in touch with them on Facebook
6pm – Porty Vault (with Bonni)
Jackpot – £60
Free answer – PICTURE round: “MAC AND ME“
Book: 0131 609 0810 or get in touch with them on Facebook
8pm – Hot Toddy (with me)
Jackpot – £50
Free answer – MUSIC round: “ULTRAVOX“
Book: Just turn up or Phone the Hot Toddy on 0131 285 8418
With quiz and love,
Dr Paul
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