The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

The Phantom of the Opera

Gaston Leroux with Alexander Teixeira de Mattos (Translator)

360 pages first pub 1909 (editions)

fiction classics horror romance dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

First published in French as a serial in 1909, The Phantom of the Opera is a riveting story that revolves around the young, Swedish Christine Daaé. Her father, a famous musician, dies, and she is raised in the Paris Opera House with his dying prom...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12,317 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
dark 81%
emotional 41%
tense 40%
sad 31%
adventurous 29%
reflective 12%
challenging 9%
funny 9%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 28%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 28% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 29% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 18% | 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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