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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Talk about slow paced… I bought this book after I watched the show in the theater in vienna. I don‘t think I could have followed this book without watching the show before. It was confusing but what do you exprect from a classic. Still a legendary book and a masterpiece.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It is no ordinary skeleton.
challenging
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
So, it wasn't as big and grand as I thought it was going to be. I ended up listening to the audiobook. I knew of it because of the musical, and so I took an interest in reading it. The idea is interesting, new, fresh, and not what you would expect. It's almost magical, it keeps you on your toes but ends up being underwhelming, for myself at least. The ending was the most infesting thing for me. It's not a great book, but it is a good book.
Here are the main reasons you might enjoy a book: A book can be well written (word choice and sentence structure), it can have moving, 3-dimensional characters that you care about, or it can have a plot that is engaging and interesting. There are lots of reasons to read a book, but those are the big three.
For me, the Phantom of the Opera has none of these traits. The language and structure is needlessly convoluted, it doesn't invite me to like or take an interest in any of the characters, and the plot is boring and predictable.
I kept reading, kept searching for the reason behind this book's popularity- I can't find it. A friend who recommended it said it was best appreciated "as a comedy"--and I can almost see that--there are some odd, madcap, almost slapstick moments, exaggerated reactions, the letters from the ghost and so forth. I can also appreciate the writing if I imagine I was reading one of the weaker Sherlock Holmes stories, for example-- a similar sort of feel at times. But that's about it.
The book, and the story itself as retold in the musical, are often described as "romantic". Nope. Not remotely.
I'm sorry world, but I'm a PotO hater.
For me, the Phantom of the Opera has none of these traits. The language and structure is needlessly convoluted, it doesn't invite me to like or take an interest in any of the characters, and the plot is boring and predictable.
I kept reading, kept searching for the reason behind this book's popularity- I can't find it. A friend who recommended it said it was best appreciated "as a comedy"--and I can almost see that--there are some odd, madcap, almost slapstick moments, exaggerated reactions, the letters from the ghost and so forth. I can also appreciate the writing if I imagine I was reading one of the weaker Sherlock Holmes stories, for example-- a similar sort of feel at times. But that's about it.
The book, and the story itself as retold in the musical, are often described as "romantic". Nope. Not remotely.
I'm sorry world, but I'm a PotO hater.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
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
Another reread, another buddy read. This whole month I've been infected by the phantom. From watching different screen adaptations to listening to the Andrew Lloyd Webber soundtracks every single day (that I'm sure my neighbours are getting tired of by now), it makes sense that I'm gravitating towards the original source: Gaston Leroux's novel.
What a blast it was to be in the opera house again. To be swept up by the emotions of these three main characters (Raoul, Christine, and Erik), and having the soundtracks run in the background of my mind. In just two sessions, we devoured this book. The possessiveness, the desperation, the fear and love and jealousy. It was downright delectable and I enjoyed every minute of it.
What a blast it was to be in the opera house again. To be swept up by the emotions of these three main characters (Raoul, Christine, and Erik), and having the soundtracks run in the background of my mind. In just two sessions, we devoured this book. The possessiveness, the desperation, the fear and love and jealousy. It was downright delectable and I enjoyed every minute of it.