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	• Phantom Susan Kay Media Creations Inc, 2005 - 464 pages average customer review:based on 364 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

One of my favorite books!

I've always had a sort of obsession with The Phantom of the Opera ever since I was a kid. My parents would play the music when we took long trips during our vacation. When I was older, I found a copy of the original novel by Leroux, and loved it. I heard from others who loved the play, book, and music about this book, and they all recommended it, so I read it. I can't tell you how amazing it is! To finally get Erik's history, and to hear things from his point of view, was simply beautiful. My only complaint would be the epilogue, but other than that, anyone with an interest in the story should read this! :)

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Top Read!

This is one of the best written, engaging novels I have ever read. I took on the task of reading it to a grade 8 Humanities class, and although it took me a full 10 months to read to my class, they were absolutely enraptured with it! A 13 year old male student asked where he could purchase his own copy (and if you know 13 year old boys, that's saying something!). I highly recommend this book, you won't be able to put it down.

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True to the movie's story

The story is beautifully told to weave itself through the movie and beyond. It begins with the heartbreaking birth of the Phantom (Erik) and follows it through. It is so true to the characters in the movie version, keeping them all as you loved them. No distortions. If you love the movie, Phantom of the Opera, you will love this book!

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Outstanding

I'm not going to bother writing a long review about this book; other reviewers have done an eloquent job. I just want to say that this book gives an extremely plausible explanation about the 49 years (give or take) leading up to the last year of Erik's life as depicted in the classic tale. Kay does a good job of clearing up the mysteries to which Leroux alludes. I found this an extremely satisfying story, where Erik, in all of his maniacal glory is still, in the end, a sympathetic character. This is most definitely a book that all lovers of the original story should read.

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Wished the story never had to end....

My sister was insistant that I read this book, but I really wasn't interested...I had seen the movie and ofcourse I loved it, but my reading interests were somewhere else. However, after being told how wonderful it was I finally gave it a shot...Can I say, LOVED IT!!!! I was angry, sad, happy and totally in love with the Phantom...I loved this book so much that I was searching for it and I really didn't care that I spent $40.00. If you are a person who believes in impossible love this is a must read...

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"Powerful.moving tour de force." says Publisher's Weekly, Phantom "adds.new depth to the [original story].. Haunting and unforgettable.a sensual and.poetic exploration of a man's internal conflict between good and evil and of a search for love amidst darkness and despair."

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