Laurie M. (reading-galore) -
This is a short but sweet history of the massive undertaking of the building of the Notre-Dame Cathedral. It is written in a casual tone and contains Ken Follett's experience of viewing the burning of Notre-Dame on television. Contained in the book are great images of important people involved in the building of the cathedral, as well as of the cathedral itself. I thought the image of Viollet-le-Duc's drawing of a gargoyle feature that Ken Follett owns was especially interesting. A section of the book covers the influence of author, Victor Hugo (known for "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" and "Les Miserables") on the rebuilding of Notre-Dame after the French Revolution vandalism. Fascinating little book and the proceeds from the book sales will go to the charity for rebuilding Notre-Dame.
