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Though I haven't yet finished Lolita (see last week's teaser), I spent the weekend reading another classic, The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux. Leroux's writing style makes this a thoroughly readable -- and enjoyable -- story.
"The Opera Ghost!"
Jammes yelled these words in a tone of unspeakable terror; and her finger pointed, among the crowd of dandies, to a face so pallid, so lugubrious and so ugly, with two such deep black cavities under the straddling eyebrows, that the death's head in question immediately scored a huge success.
(Chapter 3)
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The little known, brilliant original text by Gaston Leroux has been immortalized by screen and stage adaptations. One of the greatest horror stories of all time, "The Phantom of the Opera" makes compulsive reading. It abounds with wonderful descriptions, extraordinary events, tragedy, horror, pathos, tremendous humor and a gallery of charming minor characters. Leroux's portrait of the hideous musician, crazed by his own extreme ugliness, shows compassionate insight into a criminally insane mind. Music infuses the story, enriching the many dimensions of the novel which is steeped in the glamour of life at the Paris Opera. The author's knowledge of the building itself and the extraordinary history of its construction create a basis of realism in the story. Incredible, seemingly supernatural elements are artfully fused with real facts, with references to real people, places and events, so that the novel becomes a dazzling blend of illusion and reality. It is hard to distinguish between them, and the result is that each chilling moment is intensified. Gaston Leroux was a master of his genre.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteTrish - my tease
Love the descriptiveness of the excerpt....I am definitely curious.
ReplyDeleteHere's mine: “THE CORN MAIDEN”
I've never seen or read Phantom before, I hope you're enjoying it!
ReplyDeleteHere's My Teaser.
I love this! One of my favorite musicals; I agree with Laurel, the descriptiveness is alluring :)
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Trish: Glad you liked, thanks!
ReplyDeleteLaurel-Rain: Leroux's writing is quite descriptive. I felt I was actually at l'Opera Garnier and other settings throughout this novel.
Kerry: I did enjoy it, thanks. Highly recommend! ☺
ReplyDeleteClaudia: Thanks, I knew this was my teaser as soon as I read it. Leroux certainly knows how to put the reader inside his story.
A classic and a horror story. You've picked a great time of the year to read this one. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kathy! I didn't choose the timing of this one, as it was part of a group read, but it did work out rather well. GREAT story, too! ☺
ReplyDeleteI've seen a live performance, as well as the movie, but have never read the book. It's got to be terrific.
ReplyDeleteHere's the link to my Tuesday post: SUMMERTIME.
I'd forgotten how descriptive this book was until I read your teaser - great choice. Thanks for visiting my TT http://cleopatralovesbooks.wordpress.com/2014/09/30/teaser-tuesday-september-30/
ReplyDeleteMadameV: Isn't it an amazing read? There's so much depth of character, and the descriptive passages put you right in the middle of the action.
ReplyDeleteSandra: "Terrif" is certainly one adjective to describe it. I would love to see a live performance, and found the original B&W movie is available to watch on YouTube.
Cleo: Thank you, I'm glad the teaser reminded you how great the writing is. :)
I've tried to watch various movie versions a time or two, but it makes me squirm. You're right about nice wording. Maybe I should read it instead.
ReplyDeleteAlice: I'm not big on horror, but I could not put the book down. I kept wanting to know what was happening, why it was happening, what the was motive behind it all. I do plan to watch the old B&W movie now, seeing as it is available on YouTube.
ReplyDeleteInteresting! I'm not much on the classics, but I hope you are enjoying this.
ReplyDeleteYvonne: The thing about the language and writing style of this book is that it reads more like a modern day mystery/thriller than a "classic."
ReplyDeleteI love this book. It is so dark and the phantom is such a character of depth--totally creepy. The book is so different from the movie. I hope you like it. kelley—the road goes ever ever on
ReplyDeleteKelley: Yes, The Phantom/Opera Ghost is truly creepy, but wanting to know how/why something is done keeps you reading. It was difficult to put down!
ReplyDeleteI watched Pygmalion that way. Come to think of it, if I'm going to try Phantom of the Opera, that's the way to do it. Then I won't feel bad if I end up not getting through it.
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ReplyDeleteRead the book, read the book...