The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

The Phantom of the Opera

Gaston Leroux

fiction classics horror romance dark mysterious medium-paced

271 pages | first published 1909

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Filled with the spectacle of the Paris Opera House in the nineteenth century, this classic work of suspense remains a riveting journey into the dark regions of the human heart. The tale begins as an investigation into the strange stories of an "O...
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Moods

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

Pace

medium 58%
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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