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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
medium-paced
This was a beautiful and tragic story about the Phantom of the Opera. All he wanted was to feel love and accepted but the world shunned him and thought he was evil. He was so close to feeling accepted and love but it ended in tragedy. It reminded me so much of Frankenstein or Wuthering Heights. It also reminded me of Beauty and the Beast if it didn't have a happy ending. Although I enjoyed the tone and themes, it was kind of slow to get through because all all of the description and details. I've never seen the move or stage production. I can imagine it being better in a broadway show. Can't wait to watch it soon!
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I am still contemplating my final evaluation for this gothic French classic. I thought I wasn’t going to like the book a few chapters in. But - once I embraced the operatic melodrama of it all, I found myself thoroughly enjoying it. One critique I wanted to make relates to the third person future retrospective on past events narration that Leroux goes with. It’s hard to show versus tell when characters are sharing about past events (it also removes tension when I know specific characters survive in the end). However, something about Leroux’s strategy/writing style makes me okay with this ultimate narration choice? It’s perplexing. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I still say the musical is superior!
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
I wanted to read this one for a long time, I'm sure it was on my list even when I was in school. Interesting read, to say the least!
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I listened to this on audiobook, but if you’re looking for a good gothic story with a slightly forward thinking author, you should give this a go. I think it adds a lot more depth to the story than the musical ever could.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It’s quite slow I will admit and also the names r a bit confusing in the beginning but towards the end it’s easier to pick up/get it but once u get into it, it’s kinda impossible to stop like I was looking forward to read I will admit
The “torture” chamber and all that lake stuff was confusing cuz I get it was all in the opera but was likeee how big is this place and the stealing money I know they explained it well at the end but still I was thinking ummm that’s still questionable
But I suppose that’s the whole point to give Erik a sort of omnipresent feeling either way I enjoyed the book a lot.
Also saw someone mention the 2 owners were zesty and I 100% agree the naivety was sometimes frustrating but the were so dumb it was kinda funny especially when they arguing
The “torture” chamber and all that lake stuff was confusing cuz I get it was all in the opera but was likeee how big is this place and the stealing money I know they explained it well at the end but still I was thinking ummm that’s still questionable
But I suppose that’s the whole point to give Erik a sort of omnipresent feeling either way I enjoyed the book a lot.
Also saw someone mention the 2 owners were zesty and I 100% agree the naivety was sometimes frustrating but the were so dumb it was kinda funny especially when they arguing