The Complete Phantom of the Opera by George Perry Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Complete Phantom of the Opera
Book Review: An absolute MUST to buy!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently purchased both 'The Complete Phantom of the Opera'and the novel, and I am soo impressed! After I saw the movie and bought the soundtrack, I knew that I had to have these books. My interst in the Phantom of the Opera was first sparked when I saw the silent version with Lon Cheney. Then I heard about the movie coming out, so I saw it and I was more than impressed. I still have yet to see the Broadway version however. So, I highly recommend the movie, the soundtrack and the books. In my opinion each is well worth the cost!!Book Review: everything about the phantom of the opera
Summary: 5 Stars
best, if you this musical, don't miss itBook Review: The Best Book I Have Ever Read
Summary: 5 Stars
Believe it or not, the first time I read this book was when I was 8 years old, and it has been my favorite book ever since. I've have read many great books that were hard to put down, but this was the only one I actually couldn't put down! Most people are only familiar with the play and the movie; I have seen Phantom of the Opera on broadway twice, but I still prefer the book. The book goes into so much more detail and reveals so many parts of the story that both the play and the movie leave out. If you are planing on seeing the play, I highly recommend that you read this first. If you already have seen it, or are never go to see it, I still highly recommend that you read this; it's great!Book Review: Desire and Passionate
Summary: 4 Stars
Christine, a young singer in the Paris Grand Opera, is loved by Raoul DeChagny. The employees are terrified by stories of a weird Phantom who is supposed to inhabit the sub-cellars under the opera house. Guided by a strange and commanding voice that she hears from the walls, Christine finally achieves success as a singer. Then the mysterious voice summons her and she finds its owner is a huge man wearing a mask. He takes her to his hiding place and demands her love in payment. Tearing off his mask, she finds a horrible and grotesque monster. Due to her pleading, he allows her to sing once more and breaking her promise, she manages to communicate with Raoul, who plans to save her. The monster, who is the Phantom, learns of the plan and again kidnaps her. Raoul, aided by Ledoux of the secret police, seeks to rescue her, but they are trapped in fiendish ways by the Phantom, who has been identified as an insane musician and magician. The Phantom finally captures them but the brother of Buquet who was murdered by the Phantom leads a mob to the hiding place. The phantom realizes that love cant be snatched but won; releases Christine to her true love Raoul. This is an emotional moving read.
Book Review: History in a few short pages
Summary: 5 Stars
George Perry did an excellent job putting together the history of the Paris Opera house, Gaston Leroux, and the story of the Phantom. This book was an integral source in my review of the book and in depth analysis of Leroux's writing style and the novel itself.The vivid images are inspiring to poets and writers, and the full libretto is a nice touch in the rear of the book.
I recommend this book for anyone seeking further information about the tale, the author, or the opera house.