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The Phantom of the Opera
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Book Brief
145
Novel • Fiction
Paris, France • 1880s
1910
Adult
14+ years
Super Short Summary
The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux is a Gothic mystery novel about a mythical "ghost" that haunts the Paris Opera. The ghost, a masked man named Erik, becomes infatuated with Christine Daaé, an opera singer. As the story progresses, terrifying events attributed to the ghost unfold. Christine’s suitor, Raoul, along with an ally, delve into the depths of the opera house to uncover Erik's secrets.
Mysterious
Dark
Romantic
Suspenseful
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Gaston Leroux’s The Phantom of the Opera blends romance, mystery, and suspense within the labyrinthine Paris Opera House. Readers commend its atmospheric setting and intricate plot. Some find the narrative’s pacing inconsistent and the prose occasionally dated. Yet, the novel’s enduring allure and dramatic tension continue to captivate audiences.
Who Should Read The Phantom of the Opera?
Fans of dark romance, gothic horror, and suspense will relish The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux. Readers who enjoy Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë or Dracula by Bram Stoker will find similar thrills in its eerie love story and atmospheric setting. This classic blends mystery, passion, and the supernatural.
259,059 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
145
Novel • Fiction
Paris, France • 1880s
1910
Adult
14+ years
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