ladyofthelake68's review against another edition
4.0
The musical is what drew me to this book. I have always loved the music and drama of the movie and was excited to experience it through words. The thing that struck me the most was how horrible and innocent the Phantom was. He genuinely did not know the difference between right and wrong and so, although his actions were terrible, I always felt sorry for him instead of hating him.
The Phantom of the Opera is a "ghost" that haunts the Opera house, murdering stage hands, pilfering money from the managers, and frightening the performers. He falls in love with a young soprano Christine Daae and teaches her to sing like an angel. Christine is in love with a childhood friend but does not express this love for fear of the Phantom. The story focuses on the struggles of her would-be-lover as he tries to free her.
I would recommend this book to teen and adult readers for violence and horror.
The Phantom of the Opera is a "ghost" that haunts the Opera house, murdering stage hands, pilfering money from the managers, and frightening the performers. He falls in love with a young soprano Christine Daae and teaches her to sing like an angel. Christine is in love with a childhood friend but does not express this love for fear of the Phantom. The story focuses on the struggles of her would-be-lover as he tries to free her.
I would recommend this book to teen and adult readers for violence and horror.
eleanor_graceee's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
lovelyliterary67's review against another edition
2.0
First, let me say that I love the stage production/adaptation. I’ve seen it several times and it is still one of my favorite musicals.
However, the play elevates Leroux’s story and streamlines a few characters/plot points for the sake of brevity.
As I listened to this audiobook, I was constantly comparing the story to the stage version. And honestly, I found this book lacking in many ways.
The characters were not as likable. They didn’t really have any emotional depth. Everyone seemed really wishy-washy. Everyone except Madame Giry.
However, the play elevates Leroux’s story and streamlines a few characters/plot points for the sake of brevity.
As I listened to this audiobook, I was constantly comparing the story to the stage version. And honestly, I found this book lacking in many ways.
The characters were not as likable. They didn’t really have any emotional depth. Everyone seemed really wishy-washy. Everyone except Madame Giry.
snack_bandit's review against another edition
5.0
Technically speaking this wasn't the best book I've ever read, but I just loved it for some reason. I really want to visit the Garnier opera house now. My rating is between 4 and 5 stars. With a better translation, it'll probably be a full 5.
theestherhadassah's review against another edition
4.0
Surprisingly not what I was expecting
So, I'm a fan of the film version. I've seen some of the actual opera. But I've not expected the book to be this dark. Obviously, film creators will change a book to fit their vision, but I did not expect so much to be different. While I enjoyed the book, I most definitely like the movie/musical better. But I can now say that I have read the book.
So, I'm a fan of the film version. I've seen some of the actual opera. But I've not expected the book to be this dark. Obviously, film creators will change a book to fit their vision, but I did not expect so much to be different. While I enjoyed the book, I most definitely like the movie/musical better. But I can now say that I have read the book.
mafeladeira's review against another edition
3.0
This is what it’s like when you’re a girl on social media and at least one of your followers is a man
whatstiffreading's review against another edition
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this story more than I thought I would. I love the Broadway show a lot but I think I love the book even more now. The most interesting person is The Persian.
martulegui's review against another edition
4.0
leer un par d caps para una semana y asi por un mes me hizo medio no entender nada pero muy bueno Aprobamos
littledollreads's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this a lot more than I initially thought I would. I said once before, after reading a retelling of this story, that I would be interested in the source material. After reading this I am interested in revisiting that retelling with this new perspective.
This was an intrinsically captivating gothic story that I adored. I loved the tragedy of all of the characters. I had a lot of fun while reading this. There were so many things that would happen and appear to make no sense only to latter be explained in a brilliant way.
A great before bed read that put me back in the mood to explore the classics this summer and delve a bit deeper into the gothic genre.
This was an intrinsically captivating gothic story that I adored. I loved the tragedy of all of the characters. I had a lot of fun while reading this. There were so many things that would happen and appear to make no sense only to latter be explained in a brilliant way.
A great before bed read that put me back in the mood to explore the classics this summer and delve a bit deeper into the gothic genre.