Drama! Drama! Drama! Definately the word I would use to describe this book. Well written, dark, full of romance, but also some horror. An essential classic; a must read.

posted Apr 5, 2008 at 7:53PM

I’ve seen it twice now and enjoyed it both times.

posted Jun 9, 2008 at 2:03PM

This book is one of my all-time favorite books. It has to be in my top ten. It is dark and a love story. Much better than the movie, although I love the singing aspect of the movies. But the book gives you a better perspective of all the characters.

posted Nov 28, 2008 at 11:20PM

This is one of my favorite books and, although I am not a fan of any of the movies based on it, I love the book. The characters are interesting a sometimes even funny, and the plot grabs you at page one and doesn’t let go unto the last page. I laughed, I cried, it was a great book. I highly recommend it.

posted Feb 17, 2012 at 1:32PM

While the musical/opera is really great (though the movie isn’t) it doesn’t do justice to Erik (the Phantom). Erik’s story is so sad, he’s been rejected by everyone because of his ugliness. He only has one sort-of friend, and he dies alone and sad. I’m pretty sure I cried. The musical focuses so much more on Christine’s character and how Erik is evil, and not at all on his internal struggle and grief. It’s tragic.

posted Jun 14, 2013 at 5:48PM

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