The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

[@DDB168]

One of the best books for 2020 ! High praise indeed.

[@SteveTalksBooks]

I thought I had the wrong channel for a minute, the rustic background took me by surprise. Thanks for telling us about this one, I'm embarrassed to say I didn't realize this was a book and always thought it was a musical.

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

It’s a good one! After three days of roughing it I’m back, along with my valet, footmen, chambermaids, lady’s maids, extensive kitchen staff and butler at Stately Vaughan Manor! Thanks for watching!

[@DuncanMcCurdie]

Oh my, I have stove envy!

[@revenantreads]

I love Lon Chaney’s depiction, especially the way he pretends to throw something at the angry mob just to laugh at them flinching before they rush in to tear him apart.

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

He was great! Also, he came closest to the true Phantom.

[@davidsbookreviews4983]

I really enjoyed the movie and even seen the theatre play a couple of times. I have this on kindle and I can't wait to read it.

[@2025Mindfulness]

My list tbr is getting longer. Thanks!

[@DuncanMcCurdie]

Look for HarperCollins Detective Club series reprints. I’m sure they are available in the US. One of the titles is Gaston Leroux’s The Mystery Of The Yellow Room.

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

Hey, thanks! That is very helpful! I will hunt that down!

[@WorkingManReads]

I may have to do a buddy read with my wife for this one. She adores the musical. Awesome review

[@thefont4345]

I enjoyed this book. I like your enthusiasm and humour. Well done 👍😀

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

Thanks!

[@freelivefree7221]

Gaston Leroux lock room mystery Mystery of the Yellow Room is available in English. As it's sequel. Yellow Room isn't quite as thrilling as Phantom but if you like classic detection it is worth a read. I know this is an old video but I'd thought you'd like to know.

[@killacure]

I cannot use e-readers so I have to track down all the limited print books 🙈

[@jamesfetcho6315]

Oh No! Your ruffin it. LoL 👍😁👍 Never read this either. Keep up the great work.

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

I am ruffin it! Thanks!

[@DebMcDonald]

Black and white phantom on your right and black and white alien on your left. So cute when the alien looks up when you get animated about the book! I need to get this translation because I read it years ago and found it weak. Maybe they cut out the good parts. Deb

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

Yes, I have read really bad things about other translations. This one was a lot of fun.

[@ThisJustInBookTube]

KZbin notifications failed on this one today! This sounds great as well, but it’s going to the back of a long line that is already heavily influenced by your channel. Also, the Rustic Vaughan Lodge looks like a werewolf magnet... hopefully those creatures will keep you protected.

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

I think they might be tiny werewolves

[@siobhancondon8109]

Frankenstein and Erik are two tragic anti-heroes looking for love forced to hide away from "normal people".😱

[@tbritz13]

I did read The Phantom of The Opera and gave it a 4 star rating on Good Reads. More so because of it's place in the canon as a classic and not so much because it swept me along.

[@1MRBASSMAN]

Love your series but please stop calling that rock musical by Weber an "Opera."

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

Okay, I promise.