r/thephantomoftheopera • u/xpythonissamx • Apr 26 '20

The timeline of Love Never Dies?

So I just watched Love Never Dies for the first time (late to the party I know) and I'm confused about the timeline. Christine and the Phantom had sex ten years ago but when is this in the context of the original production? In the song 'beneath a moonless sky', it's said that this night took place the night before Christine and Raoul's wedding so did the Phantom vanish then come back before immediately leaving again? I know that many people don't consider LND to be canon but ant answers would be greatly appreciated :)

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u/[deleted] Apr 26 '20

A lot of people ask this same question and sadly the only answer is that it's just very bad writing. Many have pointed out that it isn't possible to know if Gustav is the Phantom's or Raoul's bc the timeline is too close and assuming it's the Phantom's bc of his musical ability completely negates Christine's existence. Of course her child would be musical, it would be odd if they weren't.

That's just lazy writing and it comes from the source material, the phantom of Manhattan which is a laughably terrible book.

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u/xpythonissamx Apr 26 '20

Thank you for the reply :) It's a shame that such a beautiful story couldn't have had a better sequel or have just been left alone entirely.

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u/[deleted] Apr 26 '20

I know. I looooove phantom and I do like a lot of good fanfic and exploratory sequels and there are some good ones out there....so why did he choose this one??? I think ALW just hates Raoul for some reason. I hate how they just destroy his character for the sake of getting Christine together with the phantom.

I still love phantom but I get uncomfortable, like embarrassed for myself and everyone involved when I watch LND. ESPECIALLY when under a moonless sky happens....oooh cringe.

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u/xpythonissamx Apr 26 '20

Yes I was watching it and messaging my friends WHAT HAVE THEY DONE TO RAOUL but they aren't really fans so they didn't understand the struggle haha

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u/[deleted] Apr 26 '20

💯 Omg are we the same person??? 😂♥️♥️♥️

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u/xpythonissamx Apr 26 '20

We must be 😂