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Summary: Paint By Numbers Spin Off
Review: This series was off to a good start with Lara Parker's take on "Angelique", but this follow up is an embarrassment. The editors of this series would be better off nurturing stories that expand and contribute to the existing Collins Mythos as did "Descent". The change in character of Victoria Winters was inexcusable and the description of her in the vampire's embrace completely out of sync with the original series. The tacked-on revelation of Vicki's birthright in the final chapter was, like this entire ordeal, uninspired. An entire novel could be devoted to exploring her link to the Collins family, and in keeping with the spirit of Dark Shadows should be far more sinister and complicated than this undeveloped explanation. Die hard fans are only fooling themselves if they find this to be a valid contribution to the Dark Shadows legacy.
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Summary: True to the memories of Dark Shadows
Review: This was a phenominal book. I have always been a fan of the series and this book, which is very well written brought the characters to life. It was suspenseful and errie in the tradition as only true dark shadows fans could know. I would recommend this book to anyone who is a true fan of this series.
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Summary: True to the memories of Dark Shadows
Review: This was a phenominal book. I have always been a fan of the series and this book, which is very well written brought the characters to life. It was suspenseful and errie in the tradition as only true dark shadows fans could know. I would recommend this book to anyone who is a true fan of this series.
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Summary: SOLID READ, IF LACKING IN EXECUTION
Review: This was a pleasant read and can "stand alone" as a genre vampire novel. The character of Thomas Rathburn is intriguing, well-presented. Unfortunately, the emphasis on the new (and un-continuing) Rathburn character necessarily detracts from the Collinses. Scant mention is afforded to many of the family members, including Barnabas, the ostensible centerpiece. Although the authors do not repeat Ms. Parker's embarassing lapses of character relationships, neither do they engender much interest in Barnabas, Roger, Elizabeth, et al. The authors do have a sophisticated style, however, and a sly sense of humor, as evidenced in their frequent in-jokes that fans of the original series will enjoy.
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Summary: I love Dark Shadows
Review: This was a very good book and I intend to buy all the subsuquent DS fiction book that come out!I just with they'd bring DS back to TV!
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