Phantom by Susan Kay

Phantom

Susan Kay

527 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical romance dark mysterious slow-paced
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Description

This incredible portrait of Erik--the Phantom--recreates his entire life, from his survival as a child in a carnival freak show to his creative genius behind the Paris Opera House--and its labyrinthine world below--to his discovery of love.

Community Reviews Summary of 914 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
emotional 71%
sad 60%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 35%
tense 25%
challenging 17%
reflective 17%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 39%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 37% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.14

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