"The Phantom of the Opera"
By: Gaston Leroux
"The Phantom of the Opera" is a gothic novel written in the early ninteen hundreds as a serial story. It has been made into countless films and plays. The book itself is amazing. It was originally translated from French, so the reading can get tough. The main character is named Christine Daaé. She lives and works at the Paris Opera house. She came to the opera house as a young girl after both of her parents had passed away. Before his death, Christine's father told her of an Angel of Music. This angel was supposed to watch out for Christine after her father was no more.
The Phantom takes up this role, coaching Christine in the ways of opera music. She becomes an amazing soprano. The Phantom's name is Erik, and he was originally one of the builders of the opera house. He wears a mask because his face is horribly disfigured. A hideous love triangle unfolds as the love obsessed Erik tries to take Christine. To make matters worse, Christin's childhood love, Raoul, shows up.
The novel follows the path of Christine and her lovers. It is written in a delightfully gothic fashion with many twists and turns.
I would definatly recomend this book.
