The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

The Phantom of the Opera

Gaston Leroux

368 pages first pub 1909 (editions)

fiction classics horror dark mysterious medium-paced
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First published in French as a serial in 1909, The Phantom of the Opera is a riveting story that revolves around the young, Swedish Christine Daaé. Her father, a famous musician, dies, and she is raised in the Paris Opera House with his dying prom...

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Community Reviews Summary of 17,601 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 82%
tense 43%
emotional 42%
adventurous 30%
sad 30%
reflective 12%
funny 10%
challenging 9%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 26%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 28% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.76

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