Phantom of the Opera
Phantom of the Opera
By Gaston Leroux
0880299053
Of course, one of the classics! It's been on my shelf to read for quite awhile, glad I finally got around to it. I feel strange critiquing this story, because it's such a classic. I loved the beginning, the entire set-up section. The story pulled you in very quickly. The shadowy mentor, disappearing when anyone besides his beautiful protégé is around, is intriguing. I love the idea of the voice coming out of nowhere, behind walls and from closets. I didn't like the end, however. It got too science fiction-esque for me. And I love science fiction! But after the historical set-up of the story and all that, it suddenly veered into a crazy and deadly fun-house.
8/10
By Gaston Leroux
0880299053
Of course, one of the classics! It's been on my shelf to read for quite awhile, glad I finally got around to it. I feel strange critiquing this story, because it's such a classic. I loved the beginning, the entire set-up section. The story pulled you in very quickly. The shadowy mentor, disappearing when anyone besides his beautiful protégé is around, is intriguing. I love the idea of the voice coming out of nowhere, behind walls and from closets. I didn't like the end, however. It got too science fiction-esque for me. And I love science fiction! But after the historical set-up of the story and all that, it suddenly veered into a crazy and deadly fun-house.
8/10
posted by Amanda | 6:54 PM
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