I never really liked the title *The Phantom of the Opera*… I always figured the story would be some cheesy potboiler and never bothered picking up the book… But recently, it caught my eye by chance… And all's well that ends well, right?A prima donna's dressing room… Young ballet dancers are spreading unsettling rumors…“It’s the ghost!”…Sorelli was super superstitious. She shuddered when little Jammes mentioned the ghost, called her a "silly little fool," and then, since she was the first to beli...

"The Angel was never seen but could be heard by those who were meant to hear."A beautifully dark exploration of obsession, unrequited love, and moral questioning. The Phantom of the Opera narrates the purity and triumph of love, the captivating connection of Christine and Raoul—unbroken by any otherworldly hurdle. Both characters embody heroism and dedication. You long for their happiness, their pursuit of each other unravelling with each page. If you love classic book reviews, this is a must-re...

I was really into the first 50 pages. Then it turned into a dull romance, and after that, outright sensationalism. Aside from Erik's story, which is genuinely sad and moving, I didn't find a shred of anything in this book that resonated with me. And Erik's story itself gets completely lost in the flood of absurd events along the way. I dragged myself through the last 100 pages so painfully that I won't be remembering "The Phantom of the Opera" by Gaston Leroux fondly. What a shame :( If you're l...

Honestly, the musical was better!!!! And I only found out about that a week ago!!

Oh Erik, you total simp.
Raoul, you're the worst.
Christine, honey, you deserve way better than either of these losers.

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2.5 STARS
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