The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera ***1/2

by Gaston Leroux
Book type: Gothic Novel, Fiction 

Summary: He lurked in the shadows of the Paris Opera House--a man with the voice of an angel but the face of a monster. His only hope for love is a beautiful soprano who draws him . . . to disaster.

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My Review: Everyone knows the story of the Phantom of the Opera... Right? No. Not the TRUE story. The story written by Gaston Leroux is much darker and sinister than you ever knew. Erik, the phantom, is a sick, twisted man. He has a torture chamber, kills people for fun, and is obsessive. He will do anything to get the young woman of his fantasies. The story is written much like the Broadway play, it has a similar feeling, but it is definitely a different story. I thought this version of the Phantom of the Opera was interesting. It is definitely NOT a fun, light, summer read. But it was pretty good!