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A review by bethanysimm110
The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
4.0
Everyone knows the story of Christine and the Phantom. If you don't, you obviously have lived under a rock. That being said, I'm not going to waste your time on the plot here.
The book version of The Phantom of the Opera is very close to what you've likely experienced in the movie or musical. When I pick up older books that have more modern adaptations, I expect the story to feel muted. I expect the prose to make the emotions of the characters feel distant. I expect less action. I especially expect female leads to have no discernible personality.
I'm happy to say that this book far exceeds these expectations. Christine is the most dynamic and vivid character I've ever read in a book from this time period. I also enjoyed the plot devices within the book more than I did in the adaptations. The plot had far more tension and mystery within these pages. If you're looking to dive deeper into the story we all know and love, I highly recommend picking up his book!
The book version of The Phantom of the Opera is very close to what you've likely experienced in the movie or musical. When I pick up older books that have more modern adaptations, I expect the story to feel muted. I expect the prose to make the emotions of the characters feel distant. I expect less action. I especially expect female leads to have no discernible personality.
I'm happy to say that this book far exceeds these expectations. Christine is the most dynamic and vivid character I've ever read in a book from this time period. I also enjoyed the plot devices within the book more than I did in the adaptations. The plot had far more tension and mystery within these pages. If you're looking to dive deeper into the story we all know and love, I highly recommend picking up his book!