A review by lovelyliterary67
The Phantom of the Opera by Coleen Degnan-Veness, Gaston Leroux
2.0
First, let me say that I love the stage production/adaptation. I’ve seen it several times and it is still one of my favorite musicals.
However, the play elevates Leroux’s story and streamlines a few characters/plot points for the sake of brevity.
As I listened to this audiobook, I was constantly comparing the story to the stage version. And honestly, I found this book lacking in many ways.
The characters were not as likable. They didn’t really have any emotional depth. Everyone seemed really wishy-washy. Everyone except Madame Giry.
However, the play elevates Leroux’s story and streamlines a few characters/plot points for the sake of brevity.
As I listened to this audiobook, I was constantly comparing the story to the stage version. And honestly, I found this book lacking in many ways.
The characters were not as likable. They didn’t really have any emotional depth. Everyone seemed really wishy-washy. Everyone except Madame Giry.