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The Phantom of the Opera
by Gaston Leroux
"He had a heart that could have held the empire of the world; and, in the end, he had to content himself with a cellar. Ah, yes, we must needs pity the Opera ghost.”
This is a masterclass in how to write complex and tragic characters. Through all that the phantom has done you can’t help but feel as though he has a kind heart, really. And the ultimate tragedy is that he would have been such a gentle soul if the world had shown him some kindness. Leroux has created a character that makes you want to sob, not so much for his ending but for his soul. He could have been so much more.
Also, Raoul de Chagny my poor, naïve, innocent boy. He loved Christine so dearly. You can’t help but root for him.
This novel is full of brilliant storytelling, crafty plot twists, and complicated characters you can’t help but get behind. They really just don’t write them like this anymore.
This is a masterclass in how to write complex and tragic characters. Through all that the phantom has done you can’t help but feel as though he has a kind heart, really. And the ultimate tragedy is that he would have been such a gentle soul if the world had shown him some kindness. Leroux has created a character that makes you want to sob, not so much for his ending but for his soul. He could have been so much more.
Also, Raoul de Chagny my poor, naïve, innocent boy. He loved Christine so dearly. You can’t help but root for him.
This novel is full of brilliant storytelling, crafty plot twists, and complicated characters you can’t help but get behind. They really just don’t write them like this anymore.