The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux, Peter Harness

The Phantom of the Opera

Gaston Leroux, Peter Harness

311 pages first pub 1909 (editions)

fiction classics horror romance dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

A disfigured musical genius who lives beneath the Paris Opera House falls in love with a beautiful soprano and, in his desperation to have his love returned, embarks on some terrifying means towards that end.

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Moods

mysterious 89%
dark 82%
emotional 41%
tense 40%
sad 31%
adventurous 29%
reflective 12%
funny 9%
challenging 8%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 28%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 28% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | 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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