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l_gilb_the_elder 's review for:

The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
3.0
dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A rarity to be sure, but I prefer the movie (2004 musical) to the book. It's not often I say that! The characterizations in the book were disappointing and a bit over the top, drama-wise. The book started out well, as far as writing, but then switched to "reports" instead of a narrative, which for me, took away from the story.