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mina509's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The true monster was society and how it treated Erik. Which could be an unpopular opinion. Christine might have seemed annoying but once Erik talked about how he was going to die, it clicked. He was a tortured soul who took it out on people who he perceived would have treated him as a monster. His love for Christine comes from her empathy and how she treats him as a person instead of a ghost is seen as.
tata_007's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
enchantingreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
5.0
My first re-read of the year!! I absolutely love this book! It is definitely one that I will always be willing to read. I honestly wish that the movie was more related to the book. There was so much more detail in the book.
I will admit that there is some parts that I am confused about. In the movie, Madame Giry is the one who knew and met the Phantom, when she was a young girl, however in the book I don't think she had ever actually meant him.
Also, Erik, or the Phantom has no nose! Like he has a fake nose. My question is how did he get a fake nose in like the 1800s?
I will admit that there is some parts that I am confused about. In the movie, Madame Giry is the one who knew and met the Phantom, when she was a young girl, however in the book I don't think she had ever actually meant him.
Also, Erik, or the Phantom has no nose! Like he has a fake nose. My question is how did he get a fake nose in like the 1800s?
jdrummond's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
caustic_moomoo's review
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jakefoulkes's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hrhaphrodite1's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.25
On paper, I should have adored this book.
I love opera houses and theatres, ghost stories and stage tricks, and the beautiful translation by Ribiere cast a light on some of the most poetic passages penned by Leroux - but there were times I found this book almost feeling like a chore. The quality of the writing wasn't really to blame for that - pulp is a language in and of itself, and this book is easier to read than something like 'Dracula' or 'Frankenstein'.
I think my problem was the pacing. Because of the context Leroux was writing in, some of the chapters felt almost like a hurdle to read. But the upside is this book is one of the best gothic novels I've ever read. Part mystery novel, part horror story, it captures the monster element perfectly (the Phantom at times is more horrible than Dracula) and the setting of the opera house rather than that of a castle is a beautiful, welcome change to me.
I love opera houses and theatres, ghost stories and stage tricks, and the beautiful translation by Ribiere cast a light on some of the most poetic passages penned by Leroux - but there were times I found this book almost feeling like a chore. The quality of the writing wasn't really to blame for that - pulp is a language in and of itself, and this book is easier to read than something like 'Dracula' or 'Frankenstein'.
I think my problem was the pacing. Because of the context Leroux was writing in, some of the chapters felt almost like a hurdle to read. But the upside is this book is one of the best gothic novels I've ever read. Part mystery novel, part horror story, it captures the monster element perfectly (the Phantom at times is more horrible than Dracula) and the setting of the opera house rather than that of a castle is a beautiful, welcome change to me.
garvsy's review against another edition
4.0
What can I say? S.
I haven't read a lot of classics, but, I think this is a good story.
It is not a heavy reading, the love story was kinda cute (NOT between Erik and Christine, don't get me wrong), the way the author describes Raoul's feelings and the past story in Perros was REALLY good; and (as a thing I didn't expect) it sometimes made me laugh.
About the characters, well, they were ok, sometimes they were a little stupid, but nothing that could bother me.
Erik as the villain was good, and you kind of end up feeling sorry for him (thing that the story wants you to feel), even tho his decisions in life are horrible.
Note: My favourite chapter was the one about the past between Catherine and Raoul. And my favourite characters were 'Madame Giry' and 'The Persian' (yes, secondary characters) ≧(´▽｀)≦
I haven't read a lot of classics, but, I think this is a good story.
It is not a heavy reading, the love story was kinda cute (NOT between Erik and Christine, don't get me wrong), the way the author describes Raoul's feelings and the past story in Perros was REALLY good; and (as a thing I didn't expect) it sometimes made me laugh.
About the characters, well, they were ok, sometimes they were a little stupid, but nothing that could bother me.
Erik as the villain was good, and you kind of end up feeling sorry for him (thing that the story wants you to feel), even tho his decisions in life are horrible.
Note: My favourite chapter was the one about the past between Catherine and Raoul. And my favourite characters were 'Madame Giry' and 'The Persian' (yes, secondary characters) ≧(´▽｀)≦