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Title: The Phantom of the Opera (Classic Literature with Classical Music) by Gaston Leroux, Jeremy Nicholas, Peter Yapp ISBN: 9-6263411-8-1 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ltd. Pub. Date: 01 April, 1997 Format: Audio CD Volumes: 2 List Price(USD): $15.98 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.58 (64 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: I HEART ERIK
Comment: I bought this book on a whim and read it when I had nothing better to do, and it exceeded my expectations by far!
Its one of my favorite books, and at fourteen, I've read quite a lot.
The 19th century atmosphere didn't phase me at all (maybe because I've read Les Miserables?), though I suppose it might be difficult for some.
The book was well-crafted. I enjoyed Leroux's style; it was interesting to read it as if it really happened. It made it more relavent; if he had written it as if it were just some random made-up story, I don't think I would have been interested.
Some characters were a bit flat, but many were quite good, I thought.
Daee (Christine's father- a dead character, but a major one) and Mme Valerius were interesting.
I love the managers. The relationship they have with each other and the previous managers is great; I always enjoy reading the bits about them.
Madame Giry was wonderful too- I love how she wisely tells everything that she knows (lol).
Erik, the Phantom, was a satisfyingly deep and complex character. In fact, he's one of my favorite characters of all time! I find him fascinating.
Its very complicated- I had to read it twice to fully understand everything.
Its an excellent, exciting, mind-gripping book that made me cry at the end. I would recommend it to anyone.
Rating: 5
Summary: LOVELY LOVE STORY!
Comment: Just what my sixteen year old, love sick heart needed! This story met all standards that I held for it! Not only did it give insight to Andrew Lloyd Weber's miraculous production of The Phantom of the Opera, but it made me love the characters and want to read more! Unfortunatley, all good things come to an end, as does this book, (and A very tear jerking one I might add) I shared this book with my relatives, friends, and family and they have all come to my same conclusion: This is an EXCELLENT BOOK!! Buy one, read it, and I guarantee you'll fall in love with it! It makes you want to jump up, hop on a plane, go to the Paris Opera House, and look for Erik! (I tried...don't get caught breaking rules!) Great story and have happy reading!
Rating: 4
Summary: A thriller of a romance!
Comment: The Phantom of the Opera incorporates mystery, romance, and horror to create a fascinating story that relates to heart and soul.
Don't be fooled by the title of the novel, because it is not only about a scary little phantom that runs around the Paris Opera House, scaring staff, performers, and patrons alike, but a story of love, fate, and the scrutiny of life. The first chapters of the novel are a bit slow for a faced paced reader, but gradually pick up as the novel progresses. As everyone knows the story is set in late 19th century Paris and it's magnificent opera house as the stage, where numerous key scenes take place. Apparently, many performers and staff experience a series of bizarre incidents which become attributed to the "Opera Ghost" a dark, mysterious figure who threatens with violent means if his demands are not met.
The story has three central characters-Christine Daae, the beautiful young opera singer, the Viscount de Chagny (Raoul), who has been in love with Christine since their childhood, and lastly, the Phantom (Erik), who is a horribly disfigured but musical genius, obsessed with winning the affection of Christine which he desires so much. Eric disguises himself as "the Angel of Music," which allows him to gain her trust when his vocal lessons bring out the passion in her voice and the envy of her peers. When his love is turned down and his face is unmasked, the dark side of Eric-a.k.a the Phantom-is revealed to her. This love torn relationship would arise a conflict when Christine, Raoul, and Eric are confronted by their feelings and the understanding that only one man can have her love. In the end, there is a sense of sympathy that is understandable for the pain which the Phantom has endured.
I found Leroux's literary style sometimes confusing, since he alternates writing in the 3rd person (as the omniscient narrator) and the first person--with several different characters telling their own stories. However, a creative use of similes and descriptions instantly create a vision of the events throughout the story, and a touch of comedy here and there help distance all the drama, which can be overwhelming at times. The story is very believable and reputedly based on actual facts that Leroux researched himself. Overall, The Phantom of the Opera is a classic masterpiece and it is no wonder that it was made into a Broadway musical!
"Beware if you venture into his realm beneath the opera house, for you enter a grim and dangerous domain; to step into the phantom's territory is to challenge his will and endanger your life and your sanity. To gaze into the lifeless eyes of death is an eternal horror which will ensnare you forever!"
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Title: The Phantom of the Opera: The Original Novel by Gaston Leroux ISBN: 0060809248 Publisher: Perennial Pub. Date: 01 January, 1988 List Price(USD): $7.00 |
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Title: Journey Of The Mask by Nancy Hill Pettengill ISBN: 0595124844 Publisher: Writers Club Press Pub. Date: 23 August, 2000 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The Complete Phantom of the Opera by George Perry ISBN: 0805017224 Publisher: Owl Books (NY) Pub. Date: 01 April, 1991 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
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Title: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Bullseye Chillers) by Kate McMullan, Paul Van Munching, Glenn Dean, Robert Louis Stevenson ISBN: 0394863658 Publisher: Random House Children's Books Pub. Date: 01 August, 1994 List Price(USD): $3.99 |
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Title: The Three Musketeers (Puffin Classics) by Alexandre Dumas ISBN: 0140367470 Publisher: Puffin Books Pub. Date: 01 November, 1995 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
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