The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

The Phantom of the Opera

Gaston Leroux

307 pages • first pub 1909 (editions)

fiction classics horror romance dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Christine is a beautiful young singer at the Paris Opera. She is watched by the Opera's "phantom"--a mysterious masked figure who terrorizes the Opera's management and players. With the Phantom's help, Christine rises to become the Opera's star p...

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Moods

mysterious 89%
dark 81%
emotional 41%
tense 41%
sad 32%
adventurous 30%
reflective 12%
challenging 9%
funny 9%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 28%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 28% | Character: 24%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 29% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.75

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