The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
Title: The Phantom of the Opera
Author: Gaston Leroux
Genre: Horror, Mystery
# of pages: 336 pages
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End date:
Borrowed/bought: bought
My rating of the book, F- [worst] to A [best]: A
Description of the book: This story was set in a Paris Opera House in 1880. The story is of the Opera Ghost, a tale recounting the Phantom of the Opera, whom fell in love with Christine Daae.
Review: I loved the Phantom of the Opera movie, and I've been meaning to read this for a while. The underground lair of the Phantom was described a lot more and seemed more sinster- down to the torture room that the Phantom had. The background that described the Phantom was much different than what was portrayed in the movie/play. Towards the middle of the book he seemed very sinister, and was probably the creepiest part in the book. I hated Christine and Raoul's relationship at times, they seemed petty. Christine also seemed naive- which was intentional I am sure, so at times, she got on my nerves. My favorite characters were the new owners/managers. They were probably my favorite part of the book. I don't want to spoil the end- but it was a surprise to me!
Author: Gaston Leroux
Genre: Horror, Mystery
# of pages: 336 pages
Start date:
End date:
Borrowed/bought: bought
My rating of the book, F- [worst] to A [best]: A
Description of the book: This story was set in a Paris Opera House in 1880. The story is of the Opera Ghost, a tale recounting the Phantom of the Opera, whom fell in love with Christine Daae.
Review: I loved the Phantom of the Opera movie, and I've been meaning to read this for a while. The underground lair of the Phantom was described a lot more and seemed more sinster- down to the torture room that the Phantom had. The background that described the Phantom was much different than what was portrayed in the movie/play. Towards the middle of the book he seemed very sinister, and was probably the creepiest part in the book. I hated Christine and Raoul's relationship at times, they seemed petty. Christine also seemed naive- which was intentional I am sure, so at times, she got on my nerves. My favorite characters were the new owners/managers. They were probably my favorite part of the book. I don't want to spoil the end- but it was a surprise to me!