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jennifermreads 's review for:
The Phantom of the Opera Collection
by Cavan Scott
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
“Ooooo, is that a new Phantom graphic novel?” I said to the librarian working the circulation desk at my local library. She laughed at how grabby I was—but I tend to gravitate toward any adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera. I still have not read the original novel The Phantom of the Opera and really, really need to rectify that in 2024. Pardon me while I go jot myself a 2024 reading goal.
This graphic novel adaptation was done off Andrew Lloyd Webber and Richard Stilgoe’s book for the musical production we all know, love, and have seen multiple times. So, it should be no surprise, that with the opening line, “Sold! Lot 664 then ladies and gentlemen. A wooden pistol and three human skulls from the 1832 production of “Robert Le Diable” by Mayerbeer.”, every feeling, emotion, and tingle that I got while attending the musical resurfaced. The artwork beautifully illustrates all my favorite scenes: the crashing chandelier, the journey across the lake, the rooftop serenade, the Masquerade, and the mask on the throne. I truly felt like I was back in my seat in the Orpheum Theater in San Francisco, ready to witness Franc D’Ambrosio embody my favorite musical villain once again and be immersed in the magic of my favorite Webber production. How I yearn to see it again…but now that it has closed on Broadway, I guess I’ll have to settle for the film starring Emmy Rossum and Gerard Butler and playing that powerful soundtrack on repeat.
This graphic novel adaptation was done off Andrew Lloyd Webber and Richard Stilgoe’s book for the musical production we all know, love, and have seen multiple times. So, it should be no surprise, that with the opening line, “Sold! Lot 664 then ladies and gentlemen. A wooden pistol and three human skulls from the 1832 production of “Robert Le Diable” by Mayerbeer.”, every feeling, emotion, and tingle that I got while attending the musical resurfaced. The artwork beautifully illustrates all my favorite scenes: the crashing chandelier, the journey across the lake, the rooftop serenade, the Masquerade, and the mask on the throne. I truly felt like I was back in my seat in the Orpheum Theater in San Francisco, ready to witness Franc D’Ambrosio embody my favorite musical villain once again and be immersed in the magic of my favorite Webber production. How I yearn to see it again…but now that it has closed on Broadway, I guess I’ll have to settle for the film starring Emmy Rossum and Gerard Butler and playing that powerful soundtrack on repeat.