Friday, June 11, 2010

Review: The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
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Details:
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Signet Classics (Penguin)


Review:
Gaston creates a wonderful and dark, fascinating world in the Phantom of the Opera. This book is a quick read, and the story flows with each word. This is the story of Christine, who is a beautiful singer. The Phantom, Erik, falls in love with Christine. He would do anything for her. With Raoul de Chagny in the picture, comes a love triangle. Who will Christine choose to be with? Will she make the right choice when the lives of others depend on her choice? I liked the bond that Raoul and Christine had. The mystery of the whole novel was very intriguing. I wish I could go visit the opera house, and see for myself what Gaston was talking about. Who wouldn't want to go underground and go through a maze of tunnels.The managers were skeptical of the opera ghost, and the things they did added a little bit of comedy. As for the Phantom, he grows on you. He may have had a terrible past but he wants to redeem himself and be happy with someone that loves him. We all want to feel wanted and loved, and this is why I felt sympathetic towards him. There is also a message that goes along the book, but it might give away the entire book so I'll let you figure it out yourself.

Four Stars!

      3 comments:

      -Book Lovers Delight said...

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      E.J. Stevens said...

      I just read "The Phantom Diaries" which is a spin-off of The Phantom of the Opera and will have my review up next week. :)

      Stopping by on the Hop. My Hop is here.

      Happy Friday. :)


      xx,
      E.J.
      From the Shadows

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