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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
4.5 stars.
*slams book on table* ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF DAMN FINE AESTHETIC LITERATURE.
This was only going to get 4 stars, since the bipolar, lovestruck naivete of Raoul and Christine was annoying as all get out. I yelled at Raoul for being such a stalkerish idiot so many times. Not to mention, the link between was not even dramatic irony--it was just painfully obvious to anyone.
BUT THEN WE GOT TO THE ENDING AND HOLY SPACE KOALAS, THAT WAS MESSED UP AND AMAZING. All the stars for the ending. Also, Belle Epoque Surrealism/Horror is literally the greatest aesthetic ever. I just can't even...
And what's even better is that threads get wrapped up in the final chapter and epilogue--although we never do find out who the Siren is/was ().
There's more I could write and analyze about this, but I'm just gonna go fangirl more over this.
(Disclaimer: I have never seen any stage productions of this, nor do I want to, and I watched the original 20s movie so long ago that I don't remember any of it, so I went into this essentially knowing veeery little about the plot.)
(Cross posted on my blog.)
*slams book on table* ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF DAMN FINE AESTHETIC LITERATURE.
This was only going to get 4 stars, since the bipolar, lovestruck naivete of Raoul and Christine was annoying as all get out. I yelled at Raoul for being such a stalkerish idiot so many times. Not to mention, the link between
Spoiler
the Opera Ghost and the "Angel of Music" being the same entityBUT THEN WE GOT TO THE ENDING AND HOLY SPACE KOALAS, THAT WAS MESSED UP AND AMAZING. All the stars for the ending. Also, Belle Epoque Surrealism/Horror is literally the greatest aesthetic ever. I just can't even...
And what's even better is that threads get wrapped up in the final chapter and epilogue--although we never do find out who the Siren is/was (
Spoiler
Possibly Mme. Valerius, since she disappeared after the whole incident and seemed to be in on the whole thing, at least partially, from the beginning?There's more I could write and analyze about this, but I'm just gonna go fangirl more over this.
(Disclaimer: I have never seen any stage productions of this, nor do I want to, and I watched the original 20s movie so long ago that I don't remember any of it, so I went into this essentially knowing veeery little about the plot.)
(Cross posted on my blog.)
I wanted to like this one, but the story never gripped me. Most of the story is told in flashback or one character will just explain what happened. It's an interesting story and one that has obviously endured, but I didn't enjoy the writing of this classic.
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Me costó terminar el libro, el inicio no terminaba de atraparme y lo sentí muy lento, los últimos capítulos si se pudieron leer más rápido
So so so so beautiful. Don’t think I will ever get over Erik’s pain and suffering. insanely lovely book
Poor, poor Erik!
This book was a true horror story. Most books meant to scare can't evoke that in me like movies can, but there were moments in this book where I was chilled by those yellow eyes. Unexpectedly akin to Edgar Allan Poe, an absolute 5/5 classic for me. The narrative voice is superb.
I've never seen the movie or the play, but the plot was always described to me as romantic and the Phantom as a brooding tragic lover. If that's the case, it's a tragedy it would be adapted that way. (Update once I watch the movie)
This book was a true horror story. Most books meant to scare can't evoke that in me like movies can, but there were moments in this book where I was chilled by those yellow eyes. Unexpectedly akin to Edgar Allan Poe, an absolute 5/5 classic for me. The narrative voice is superb.
I've never seen the movie or the play, but the plot was always described to me as romantic and the Phantom as a brooding tragic lover. If that's the case, it's a tragedy it would be adapted that way. (Update once I watch the movie)
I was disappointed with this book. After seeing the play, I expected much more from the book. The best book to read if interested in Phantom of the Opera is the one called, Phantom by Susan Kay! I highly recommend it!
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
No se me hizo el librazo que me habían dicho, pero pues palomero y lleno de drama y amores imposibles. Fantasmas y sustos que tienen al lector queriendo saber más del mundo de la opera de París.