The Phantom of the Opera
By Gaston Leroux
- Release Date: 1927-01-01
- Genre: Fantasy
Description
The story of a man named Erik, an eccentric, physically deformed genius who terrorizes the Opera Garnier in Paris. He builds his home beneath it and takes the love of his life, a beautiful soprano, under his wing.
Reviews
A Beautiful Classic that needs to live on!
5By Jermiaha PhonixThis book I have seen the movie at the age of 8. And have fell in love with the music, seen the opera? But never really read the book. Until now that I am in college. A book that is indeed different then the movie of course. But Needs to be read by all because it is one where people need to know that beauty is wither and that everyone in this world deserves love. So to who ever who could be reading this spread love to all where you might go because what this world need in times like this is LOVE!I love this book!!!!!
5By joker_phanThis book is amazing! I love it and the story and have read it multiple times. This book is just so well written that, upon my first completion of the novel, I even wondered if the opera ghost were real given the realistic way he was written about. But the story is just exquisite and I would call it a classic!I love it
5By Starwars1018The story, the characters, everything! It’s amazing how this work of literature inspired one of the longest running musicals in history 76 years later So Gaston loreaux, thank youBefore you review
5By Dawn StargazerThis was written in the 1800's way before the play, broadway or movie. Don't say that this version is a bad book version.Book
1By Ball bballIt was good, for the first few pages at least. it was very hard to comprehend so I just started scrolling and I tried finding the pictures, There were no pictures.Phantom Of The Opera by Gaston Leroux
5By magnetic_fieldI have read this masterpiece over 35 times and every time I read it again I love it more. I would recommend it to everyone. There is pain, passion, humor, obsession and most of all love. You will never be the same after reading this wonderful book. My two favorite characters are Erik and the Persian.This Will Explain Everything...
5By RaiderReaderAfter a confusing start, the book settles into a very vivid and suspenseful read. If you’ve seen the musical (and who hasn’t), it will help you make sense of the book’s beginning scenes, background, and characters; especially if you’re unaccustomed to all the French references, as I was. Unlike other reviews here, I feel like the musical stays fairly close to the book (a point that will not be lost on anyone who has read Wicked after seeing the musical—seriously??) absent the Persian: “ Did I not say Box 5 is to be kept empty?” and “Don Juan Triumphant.” The book also gives us more insight into Erik. It really is an awesome read that stands on its own and quite scary even by today’s gory, bloated standards.A True Classic
5By LoveswolvesI absolutely love this book! My favorite character has to be the phantom. He has such a deep,unknown history that is slowly brought to light throughout the story and your opinion of him though the story is constantly changing- he could be considered a madman, genius, or really, a despised person who just wants to fit in but was never able to. The suspension in the story always keeps you wanting to read more until you reach the ending which (spoiler alert) is heartbreaking.Excellent
5By The trap and toture ghostThats was very mysterious and supensful and the love of the ghost was just a abosulte rosePhantom of excitement!😊
5By HannahbooroyalReally enchanting storytelling!!!!Interesting
4By Farie :)Such an interesting book!!Still my favorite book after ten years
5By Misha1137I'm an absolute fangirl when it comes to this book. I try to read it once a year, and I react to the story the same way every time. I read this book before seeing the movies and plays, and I don't feel any of them hit home. It's all about that ending, and I have yet to see a movie/play where they keep to the book and provoke the same emotional response.A charming tale of kidnapping, rescue, and adventure
4By SoddgkgkfnfjdndjfDisclaimer: I have not seen the movie. This is an enjoyable, well written novel. Some of the phrases and words are dated, but the definitions help clear most of it up. It had a great story, and I was disappointed that it ended.five stars
5By cartert3I really enjoyed this story!Lovely
5By LittleFleur2I'm very happy to have read this, it's very interesting and I was hooked. It's of course very different than other interpretations but I personally think this is best. Confusing at first but you'll catch on easily. The characters are dimensional and the phantom himself is by far my favorite. The book isn't too long ( too bad ). So check it out. :)My favorite book
5By Brony Girl :DThis book is wonderful! I loved it when I read a physical copy of it and I just had to have it on my phone. Since I read the book I have fallen in love with the music from the broadway production and the storyline that came from it. This book inspired my favorite musical, and favorite music! Please read it, it's wonderful.Phantom of the Opera
5By LierreMCLoved it so much more than I thought I would!Haunting
5By NoneyabiznisThis story was purely stunning. In the beginning, I was confused, having seen the play and the movie, as to who the characters were; in the middle of the story, it was chilling, but almost comical in the ways that he taunted the managers; and the ending is BEAUTIFUL. I would probably get my lopped off for saying this, but, in my opinion, the book is the original, and by far the best, interpretation. A fantastic ending, with plenty of suspense leading up to it which I had not found in the play. All in all, a fabulous story, that infused happiness and sadness in one ending, bringing me to tears, which I admit fully and to the extent of my eyes burning with a weird contentment. A classic.Worth the read
3By GalacticRedneckIt can be a little muddled and confusing at times (at least to me), but I liked it overall. Worth a read.
