Rating: Summary: Christie Golden has done it again! Review: I've only read the first three Ravenloft novels, and I'd have to say that this is, without a doubt, the best one so far! It was written extremely well, with interesting characters and creatures, and had a good (if somewhat new agey) plotline. It was refreshing to read after some of the crap that now passes for modern literature. This was Cristie Golden's second Ravenloft novel, and I look forward to reading any of her other books in the series
Rating: Summary: Good enough, but... Review: It has some good elements about the places and the characters, but some situations are comically presented (Killer Rabbits!) that spoil the whole dark mood.
Rating: Summary: One of the Best Ravenloft Novels Review: It's a shame when quality fiction goes out of print... and that's what seems to be happening to 'Dance of the Dead.' This is one of the finest novels published as part of TSR's Ravenloft line, and Larissa Snowmane is one of the most memorable figures created for the setting.I liked Christie Golden's take on Souragne and Anton Misroi so much that when it came time for to rework the Ravenloft game setting for 'Domains of Dread' that I made sure the land was reshaped to be closer to the novel than it had been in previous presentation. If you have an interest in dark fantasy or the gothic horror genre, track down a copy of this book. You won't regret it.
Rating: Summary: Not great, but not bad either. Review: Unlike a couple of other books in the Ravenloft series, this one at least fits the mood of Ravenloft in my opinion. I didn't think it was an outstanding book like some other people are saying, but it was worth reading. My only real hangup with this book was the rather humdrum ending. Bottom line, if you got the time and money, check out this book. But don't lose any sleep over it if you can't find it because it wasn't a *killer book* like "Vampire of the Mists", "Knight of the Black Rose", or "I, Strahd".
Rating: Summary: Not great, but not bad either. Review: Unlike a couple of other books in the Ravenloft series, this one at least fits the mood of Ravenloft in my opinion. I didn't think it was an outstanding book like some other people are saying, but it was worth reading. My only real hangup with this book was the rather humdrum ending. Bottom line, if you got the time and money, check out this book. But don't lose any sleep over it if you can't find it because it wasn't a *killer book* like "Vampire of the Mists", "Knight of the Black Rose", or "I, Strahd".
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