Scan barcode
A review by tiredandsassy
The Phantom of the Opera by Alexander Louis Teixeira de Mattos, Gaston Leroux
5.0
Poor, poor Erik!
This book was a true horror story. Most books meant to scare can't evoke that in me like movies can, but there were moments in this book where I was chilled by those yellow eyes. Unexpectedly akin to Edgar Allan Poe, an absolute 5/5 classic for me. The narrative voice is superb.
I've never seen the movie or the play, but the plot was always described to me as romantic and the Phantom as a brooding tragic lover. If that's the case, it's a tragedy it would be adapted that way. (Update once I watch the movie)
This book was a true horror story. Most books meant to scare can't evoke that in me like movies can, but there were moments in this book where I was chilled by those yellow eyes. Unexpectedly akin to Edgar Allan Poe, an absolute 5/5 classic for me. The narrative voice is superb.
I've never seen the movie or the play, but the plot was always described to me as romantic and the Phantom as a brooding tragic lover. If that's the case, it's a tragedy it would be adapted that way. (Update once I watch the movie)