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Oh boy. I could talk about this book for longer than it takes to read it, but I think I can sum up my feelings on it in one sentence.

It is my absolute favorite novel that I have ever read.

I have read quite a few novels. It's hard to decisively say which is my favorite. That is, it would be hard, had I not read this book.

I've been in a sort of love affair with the story of the Phantom of the Opera for a year or so now. It started with a webcomic. That's another story. Right now we're talking about an absolutely brilliant book.

I've read this book cover to cover twice. The first time, while it affected me, I really hadn't thought about the character enough to realize how in-depth the story goes. The second time I read it, I could only read a couple of pages at a time before having to put it down because of how damn powerful it is.

Susan Kay really knows how to use characters and the dynamics between them. Every relationship is believable, from that of Madeleine to Marie to Erik and Nadir. They all have their distinct characterizations.

Kay has created what is one of the best books that very few people seem to know about. I would recommend it to literally anyone.