Fantômas

Fantômas is such a compelling villain — I wonder if he was meant to embody chaos or if he was a commentary on the fears of the era. Did the author intend him as a symbol of something bigger?

The story shifts between fast-paced action and slower investigative moments. I'm curious whether this was a deliberate choice to deepen the mystery or just the natural rhythm of the narrative.

Given the book's age, it offers a different perspective on justice and villainy. Do you see parallels to modern stories about antiheroes or moral ambiguity?