Book Review: Phantom of the Opera by Gaston

The Phantom of the Opera was first published as a serialisation in Le Gaulois from September 23, 1909 to January 8, 1910. 

The Phantom of the Opera lives under a famous opera house. A mere chorus girl, Christine Daae, becomes, under his guidance, a well known singer with a beautiful voice. But her old child hood sweetheart, the Vicount Raoul de Changy, has also entered the picture. The past comes back to haunt her, the future ahead is uncertain, and the present is undecided. Who will win the heart of Christine?; the handsome, rich Raoul or the masked Angel of Music? A story of romance, murder, sacrifice and sadness, this riveting, seductive tale will keep your emotions high until the very last page of the shocking conclusion.

Our Thoughts...

This book was an enjoyable thriller, not too haunting, not too fake, but a realistic story of a Phantom who isn't too plain, and the best antagonist you will find. He is so mysterious for his actions and his mask makes him all the more intriguing, but who is really behind it? As a classic thriller, the riveting plot will take you from the stunning chandelier in the prestiguis opera to the dark hidden cellars, where death looms and lakes and houses are obscured from the rest of the world. And what about the Phantom and his mask that he wears inside his soul, which is revealed and the shocking actions he commits because of his anger and resentment. 

From rooms full of deceptive mirrors to mysterious letters and glowing eyes, the action never stops. The love triangle is especially interesting too, given that Raoul is a true gentleman and the Phantom is just obsessed over the naive Christine. I found this novel to be one of my favourites not only because of the plot, but because there is a lot of symbolism, which also makes this book a great essay.  
There is also a movie, a musical that captures the real story with a slight change in the plot. Pick up the book and movie today!

-ShewolfLia17