The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

The Phantom of the Opera

Gaston Leroux

244 pages • first pub 1909 (editions) user-added

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Description

The novel that inspired the Lon Chaney film and the hit musical. The wildest and most fantastic of tales.--New York Times Book Review.

Community Reviews Summary of 18,032 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 81%
tense 43%
emotional 42%
sad 31%
adventurous 30%
reflective 11%
challenging 10%
funny 10%
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: 31% | Yes: 30% | 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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