The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

[.neko.]

My class read the book in the 5th grade (7 years ago), I believe we also watched the movie. Then to conclude the whole thing, we went to see The Phantom of the Opera in Toronto at the Pantages Theater. It was a pretty awsome experience, I was so excited when we went.

[Josephine]

Love the film, love the book. They're both very different from one another though.

I've yet to see the musical.

[Tharkun]

That has got to be the most creative idea I've ever yet heard of for torture. Whee-oo. I am more convinced than ever that the rainforest is eeeevil.

You know, with that not-too-surprising chapter about Mme Giry and why the Phantom seemed to like her, they should have gone all the way in the title. "Mme Giry Tells All! Bombshell Shocker: The Real French Government!" I mean, seriously, if Meg was Empress, then obviously, the Third Republic hasn't been established for some reason, which means she's marrying Napoleon III. That's... ick. And it's also frightening that I know more about French history than a French author for whom that history was much more recent does.

Anyway, I like dignified!Giry a lot better.

I don't care what anyone says, though. The Persian is not only essential, but also really cool.

But honestly, the only reason I posted here was so that Eo would see the thread. Have at it, Eo!

[Moonshinefairy]

Well, the legend excists....... And he keeps intriguing people. Three books have been written about him, one musical, and a lot of movies. Nt to mention any appearances in Comic Books, Tv shows etc.

I think he really excisted, but that some things have been altered a bit from time to time....