The phantom of the opera by Gaston Leroux Book Review

The phantom of the opera by Gaston Leroux Book Review

Like many classics, the popular media has tamed the Phantom of the Opera. Today, he is a mere shadow of his true self. The true phantom is a twisted psychopath. He also has a true human name. This book  is bathed with the air of a true event. Gaston Leroux spends most of the book trying to prove that O.G. is not a Phantom. He tells the story via memoirs and letters.



However, the narration and dialogues are easy to follow. The entire book is bathed with an air of mystery. Leroux also has sick sense of humor that is quite delightful. This is Leroux one and only masterpiece. There are writers who write many good works. However, there are others who write only one masterpiece. Leroux is of this kind. When silent theater came about, The Phantom of the Opera was adapted for film. This first version was more in tune with the original book. It had the Persian, for starters. Plus, the torture chamber. The book explains many mysteries, like why O.G. wanted the 20,000 francs a month. He was using them to buy something sinister.

I noticed that most revisions of this book change the ending a lot. Some try to redeem The Phantom. In other versions, an angry mob slays the Phantom. In the new version, the Phantom did not die. He strayed like an ominous being looking after Christine. As a matter of fact, O.G. left a flower on top of Christine's grave. He ends up like a real supernatural being.The true ending of the Phantom of the Opera lies within this book. Truly, The phantom of the opera by Gaston Leroux deserves 5 stars rating. It is a most read.