A review by irina_maria
The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

The adaptation hits the spot much better than the book does. I quite enjoyed the whole Freudian subtext. I also think a postcolonial analysis of the (serialized) novel would be interesting to read.